Video of the Week: Tinariwen's Amidinim Ehaf Solan

Tuareg musical pioneers and Grammy Award–winners Tinariwen have released incredible new single and video "Amidinim Ehaf Solan." According to a statement, "The new song was written by band member Touhami Ag Alhassane, with poignant lyrics of optimism despite the disheartening political situation in Mali, [translating to] 'My friend, I beg of you, go gently. We still have a country, albeit thirsty and in pain, but it will turn green again and grow new branches. There will be shade again, and beneath it we’ll take our rest. An old woman and a boy came by here to implore you to come together and unite, […] The post Video of the Week: Tinariwen's Amidinim Ehaf Solan first appeared on Music Connection Magazine.