Tour'n'sol Prod.
Since his explosive debut in 2012, Kader Tarhanine has emerged as one of the most iconic voices of contemporary Tuareg blues. A true cultural figure in his native region, he is now widely recognized as a leading artist of the new Saharan generation. In less than a decade, he has conquered stages across West Africa, before catching the attention of international programmers.
Born in 1989 in Niger, Kader Tarhanine grew up in Tamanrasset, in a deeply oral and traditional Tuareg environment. From an early age, he became familiar with traditional instruments such as the tindé and the imzad. At the same time, he developed an intuitive relationship with the guitar, which he began playing at the age of 7.
In 2012, Kader Tarhanine burst onto the scene with the song Tarhanine Tegla, a massive success that quickly went viral. The track became a generational anthem and established him almost overnight as a central figure for Tuareg youth. The success earned him the nickname “Prince of the Desert”. He first created the band Tarhanine, before launching his solo career in 2015.
In 2017, Kader Tarhanine released his debut solo album Tenere, recorded in Algiers. Raw and unfiltered, the album laid the foundation for his musical identity and positioned him at the heart of the Saharan music movement. The following year, he expanded his reach with Ikewane, recorded between Bamako and Tamanrasset. This second album marked a significant step forward—blending traditional Tuareg sounds, Malian blues, and pop-rock textures. Surrounded by acclaimed musicians such as Badi Zein, Oumar Konaté, and Djimé Sissoko, Kader Tarhanine crafted a contemporary, rooted, and global sound. Sung in Tamasheq and Arabic, his lyrics explore universal themes such as love, exile, and dignity. With his work he contributes to give a voice to a Saharan generation seeking recognition and legacy.
After years of performing across the African continent,Mali, Niger, Burkina Faso, Mauritania, Senegal, Kader Tarhanine has now earned his place on the international stage.
As a cultural ambassador for Tuareg youth, he embodies the vitality of a millennia-old culture in transformation. At the crossroads of tradition and innovation, he continues to build bridges between Saharan oral heritage and modern aesthetics. His music, both grounded and universal, makes Kader Tarhanine an essential voice of his generation.
Abd Elkadir Sabou - Guitar, Vocals
Mohammed Zenani - Guitar, Vocals
Mohamed Alhousseini - Drums, Djembe, Vocals
Drissa Kone - Bass Guitar, Vocals
RFI
“In addition to his musical talent, Kader Tarhanine is also known for his impressive stage performances and exceptional mastery of the guitar, which has earned him a reputation as a key artist on the modern Tuareg scene. […] Kader Tarhanine’s music transcends borders, promoting harmony between the Sahel-Saharan regions and the Maghreb, which are often torn apart by multiple crises. His commitment to peace and unity, combined with his undeniable musical talent, makes him an iconic figure in contemporary African music. »
Algeria today
“Kader Tarhanine has become an ambassador for peace, using his fame to promote social cohesion in Mali, where he has collaborated with artists from various ethnic groups such as Sidiki Diabaté, Fatoumata Diawara, and Vieux Farka Touré. His efforts to transcend inter-ethnic conflicts through art have made him a respected figure. Building on his early tours in Africa and Europe, Kader, already recognized as one of the most beautiful voices of his generation, is now considered a promising leader in perpetuating the legacy of the first generation of modern Tuareg music on a global scale.”
Al Bayane
« Kader Tarhanine, following in the footsteps of Tinariwen, takes modern Tuareg music to new, more universal and promising horizons. While the traditional melodies of Tuareg music from northern Mali are a source of inspiration for his musical style, the artist has incorporated new instruments such as the guitar, bass guitar, and drums, blending blues and rock with the songs and poetry of his homeland. After many years with other young musicians from Algeria and Mali. In his music, the themes of love, the desert, peace, and exile are particularly prominent and elaborated upon musically. The rhythm rhymes with the poetry of the song! Tarhanine understood that his music could not transcend the limits of his locality without renewing its rhythms while maintaining the originality and authenticity of his culture. »
Music in Africa
« Abdel Kader Sabou, aka Terhanine, is quickly establishing himself as the new voice of Tuareg music and the most listened-to artist of his generation. With his distinctive voice and guitar playing, his fame and talent have spread beyond the Sahara to conquer the European scene. »
France 24
« In Mali, musician Kader Tarhanin is transforming the traditional Tuareg music of his elders, with its blues influences, to bring it up to date. Born in Niger to Malian parents and raised in Algeria, Tarhanin embodies an Africa without borders… a recurring theme in his songs. »
Pan African Music
« Young, open-minded, and curious, Kader has been able to integrate the cultural sounds of neighboring cultures into the Tuareg world in record time, evolving toward fusions much more quickly than his elders in other groups from the same cultural movement. Young people love his energetic stage performances because Kader speaks to them about their globalized era. Having become the idol and symbol of the young Tuareg generation, Kader has a bright future ahead of him and all the assets he needs to help the world (re)discover, in a revamped and renewed style, the poetic and romantic spirit of the Tuareg in particular, and the Sahara in general. »
Beur FM
« The new gem of modern Tuareg music. »
Musica Mundo, Treibhaus, Meck, Good Good festival Göttingen, Rudolstadt Festival, Podring, Viljandi festival, Sfinks festival, Rotterdam Blue grass, Barcelona Sala Upload, Roskilde Festival, Paris Tunis sur scène, Trogen festival Siberian summer, Ecole Autonome, Summer Garte, Cabaret Sauvage, Festival au Désert, Présenze Africa, Africa Festival Hertme, Forde Festival, Ranglerock Festival, Aimer Van Antwerpen, Enjoy Jazz Festival, Bergen International Musikkfestival, OsloWorld Festival, Teatro Soziale Belllinzona, Parterre One Basel, Szene Kloten, Kulturpunkt Flawil, Theater Casino Zug.
Available for programming throughout the year.
Booking France : Tour'n'sol prod
Booking Southern Europe : Tour'n'sol Prod & JazzHaus Artists
Booking Rest of world : JazzHaus Artists
