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Kader Tarhanine, nicknamed ‘The Prince of the Desert’, is a major figure in contemporary Tuareg blues. An icon for Tuareg youth and the diaspora, he now performs on the world’s biggest stages.
Since his explosive debut in 2012, Kader Tarhanine has emerged as one of the most iconic voices of contemporary Tuareg blues. A true icon, he is now considered a major reference point for the new generation of Saharan artists. In less than a decade, he has conquered the stages of West Africa before attracting the attention of international programmers.
Born in 1989 in Niger to Malian parents, Abd Elkadir Sabou grew up in Tamanrasset (Algeria) in an environment steeped in Tuareg oral tradition. At a very young age, he became familiar with traditional instruments such as the tindé and the imzad. At the same time, he developed an affinity for the guitar, which he has been playing since the age of 7.
In 2012, he made a name for himself with the huge success of ‘Tarhanine Tegla’ (7 million views on YouTube). The hit was so big that he almost immediately became a key figure among Tuareg youth. The success of this first track earned him the nickname ‘Prince of the Desert’.
In 2017, Kader Tarhanine released Tenere, his first album recorded in Algiers, which laid the foundations for his artistic identity. In April 2018, his collaboration with Sidiki Diabaté caused a sensation in Mali with the music video of ‘Tarhanine’. The song cultivates a hope for dialogue and peace in a Mali divided between North and South.
Two years later, he reached a new level with Ikewane (Roots in Tamasheq), recorded between Bamako and Tamanrasset. This second album marked an opening towards the international scene and skilfully blended traditional Tuareg sounds, Malian blues and pop-rock textures. Surrounded by top-level musicians such as Badi Zein, Oumar Konaté and Djimé Sissoko, Kader Tarhanine crafts contemporary, rooted and global music. Sung in Tamasheq and Arabic, his repertoire explores universal themes such as love, exile and dignity. He gives voice to an entire Saharan generation in search of recognition and transmission…
First acclaimed on African stages (Mali, Niger, Mauritania, Senegal, etc.), which he toured for a decade, he is now in high demand internationally. An ambassador for Tuareg culture, he now embodies the vitality of a thousand-year-old culture in transition and builds bridges between Saharan oral traditions and contemporary aesthetics. His art, both rooted and universal, makes him an essential artist.
Kader Tarhanine - 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. »
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
