Imarhan’s music travels across borders. The quintet sings the blues in Tamasheq, the Tuareg language, to the sounds of rock guitars, the groove of West Africa, and the warmth of Algerian raï. Listening to them, you’ll hear the passion that binds this tightly knit band of friends together. Humility and gentleness come together in their desert groove, inspired by the leaders of the genre, Tinariwen. Their alchemy makes every note shine like a burst of light.