"Assikel" is the fifth album by Tamikrest, arriving five years after their previous studio release, "Tamidoust." The record finds the band continuing their exploration of Tuareg desert blues with a focus on rhythm and vocal melodies.
- The album was recorded in Tours, France, with producer Arthur Viguier.
- "Assikel" was released on May 15, 2026, by the Glitterbeat record label.
- The album's title, "Assikel," translates to "The Journey" in Tamasheq.
Tamikrest is a band from Kidal, Mali, who play a style of Tuareg music often described as "desert blues." They have been a leading voice in bringing Tuareg rock music to international audiences since the late 2000s.
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