Bio
Blending 60s/70s psychedelic rock with the traditional lyrics, rhythms, percussion and time structures of the Tuareg people, the ‘Sahel sound’ is one of today’s finest examples world fusion music. Characterised by its unique guitar sound, its polyphonic textures and its hypnotic groove, the folkloric music of the Sahel is one of today’s most well-loved musical trends, in North Africa and beyond. And alongside groups like Tinariwen and international collaborations such as the Doueh & Cheveu Group, Les Filles de Illighadad are among the most fervent representatives of modern Tuareg music.
An ode to the desert, the oasis and the riches of sub-Saharan territories, Les Filles de Illighadad’s music exudes a pioneering spirit: indeed, although the sound may be built around diversity and cross-pollination, it is still rare for an all-female Tuareg group to enjoy such widespread acclaim (the mythical Berba girl group Djurdjura stand out as another admirable exception). The future of the Tuareg sound is therefore looking bright, and it is due in no small part to the extraordinary richness and fervour of the music produced by Les Filles de Illighadad.
