Bombino — Azamane Tiliade
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Awene azamane
Azamane n tilyaden
Tarha nasnate
Tiglate isgabayyine
Yallawate ayitma
Yoffa anulu gabba
Fel tilyaden nanagh
Tin n anada n azamane
=================
This era
The era of young girls
Their way of loving
Works in a different way
Prayers to you, my brothers
Better to be attentive
For our girls
Those of this era
Azamane n tilyaden
Tarha nasnate
Tiglate isgabayyine
Yallawate ayitma
Yoffa anulu gabba
Fel tilyaden nanagh
Tin n anada n azamane
=================
This era
The era of young girls
Their way of loving
Works in a different way
Prayers to you, my brothers
Better to be attentive
For our girls
Those of this era
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They started their last US tour at the 2024 Richmond Folk Festival. Saw all of their three shows then and the same on their first time at the festival two years earlier. I remember him saying during a panel discussion that for him, a guitar pick is a limitation given that he has five fingers to work with. Thank you Bill for sharing Bonbino's music with the RP community.
You can really feel the Dan Auerbach production here!
rglenny42716 wrote:
You will not be disappointed
rklein wrote:
Bombino is coming to the Hardly Strictly Bluegrass Festival in San Francisco. I'm looking forward to hearing him live there.
If you like this and get a chance to see him and his band live, don't miss it. One of the best live experiences, just pure musical energy that connects with a lvev audience like few do. Like taking the the listening experience up to 11!
surfrider4life wrote:
Yes! Love the loping beat too.
Blazingly abrasive guitar sound !
Great song!
Yes! Love the loping beat too.
Bombino is coming to the Hardly Strictly Bluegrass Festival in San Francisco. I'm looking forward to hearing him live there.
Tippster wrote:
I Agree! ...works for me! GREAT TUNE! Thanx RP!
I love his fuzzed out, hard driving guitar sound. It's like African Garage Rock.
I Agree! ...works for me! GREAT TUNE! Thanx RP!
When this track is the 4th sub-five rated track in a row, its a sign for me to go get productive...cheers to William keeping me from being lazy...cheers RP gang...have a great day...
Awesome!
Was introduced to Bombino by RP quite a few years ago... love this groove, this sound and this energy. Thanks Bill & Rebecca!
I used to like this but overplayed.
peter13 wrote:
Agree 100%, adds to the enjoyment of the song
One can truly appreciate the vocals without knowing what the lyrics mean. The voice IS an instrument! Think of the song as an instrumental. There are plenty of songs in English (aside from foreign languages) whose lyrics are incomprehensible to me that I still love.
Agree 100%, adds to the enjoyment of the song
One can truly appreciate the vocals without knowing what the lyrics mean. The voice IS an instrument! Think of the song as an instrumental. There are plenty of songs in English (aside from foreign languages) whose lyrics are incomprehensible to me that I still love.
What a great sound.
PeterMcClelland wrote:
Niger, a completely different country.
An awesome player from Nigeria!!!!
Niger, a completely different country.
I love his fuzzed out, hard driving guitar sound. It's like African Garage Rock.
Baby_M wrote:
If the singing is in a language I don't know, then for me the voice just becomes another musical instrument. I can enjoy the sound of it even if I don't know what it means—and there are a few foreign-language tracks I like where the lyrics—nonsense rhymes and word salads and puns—actually make more sense before you translate them!
Agree 100%, adds to the enjoyment of the song
If the singing is in a language I don't know, then for me the voice just becomes another musical instrument. I can enjoy the sound of it even if I don't know what it means—and there are a few foreign-language tracks I like where the lyrics—nonsense rhymes and word salads and puns—actually make more sense before you translate them!
Agree 100%, adds to the enjoyment of the song
TerryS wrote:
Either better than Agadoo...!
Right you are!
I thought he was from Agadir, whereas he's from Agadez. Mea culpa.
Baby_M wrote:
If the singing is in a language I don't know, then for me the voice just becomes another musical instrument. I can enjoy the sound of it even if I don't know what it means—and there are a few foreign-language tracks I like where the lyrics—nonsense rhymes and word salads and puns—actually make more sense before you translate them!
I rarely pay attention to the lyrics, as you say, the voice is just another instrument. I would add, that applies in any language understood or not.
If the singing is in a language I don't know, then for me the voice just becomes another musical instrument. I can enjoy the sound of it even if I don't know what it means—and there are a few foreign-language tracks I like where the lyrics—nonsense rhymes and word salads and puns—actually make more sense before you translate them!
I rarely pay attention to the lyrics, as you say, the voice is just another instrument. I would add, that applies in any language understood or not.
Love this! Found out about Bombino from RP, every time a song from him comes on I think "Isn't that Bombino?"
Very unique sound and a nice album cover.
Very unique sound and a nice album cover.
Blazingly abrasive guitar sound !
Great song!
Great song!
changodelaplaya wrote:
Someone who understands ... Thank you. I was beginning to lose hope.
Yes! I immediately think of Lisa Gerard's invented language, see: Now We Are Free. It's the same with foreign movies. I love listening to the music of the language rather than any dubbing no matter how good it is... and it never is.
Someone who understands ... Thank you. I was beginning to lose hope.
Yes! I immediately think of Lisa Gerard's invented language, see: Now We Are Free. It's the same with foreign movies. I love listening to the music of the language rather than any dubbing no matter how good it is... and it never is.
unclehud wrote:
Niger, not Nigeria.
A biker from Nigeria?!? With this whiplash guitar sound!?! Love it!!
Niger, not Nigeria.
unclehud wrote:
He comes from Niger, not Nigeria.
A biker from Nigeria?!? With this whiplash guitar sound!?! Love it!!
He comes from Niger, not Nigeria.
Man I remember starting to listen to RP and hating on this... how dumb I was =)
An awesome player from Nigeria!!!!
Enorme 
"This era
The era of young girls
Their way of loving
Works in a different way
Prayers to you, my brothers
Better to be attentive
For our girls
Those of this era"
The era of young girls
Their way of loving
Works in a different way
Prayers to you, my brothers
Better to be attentive
For our girls
Those of this era"
ⴱⵓⵎⴱⵉⵏⵓ The beauty of Elton John's Sixty Years On was shattered by this sensory torment.
A biker from Nigeria?!? With this whiplash guitar sound!?! Love it!!
all about that RUFF tone!
Here we goooooooooooo!!!!!!!!!!!
Just saw him at the Richmond Folk Festival and he was terrific.
Every time I hear this I crank up the volume. Love it!
Beautiful segue from Elton John’s “Sixty Years On.” This is why we listen to RP. Old school FM attention to detail...
this dude kicks ass.
Play this song after Amandidnine from same album. No difference in chords or musical beat. Gets pendantic after awhile.
Love Bombino! <3 <3 Always 10 from me. :)
Adoroooo
Justjodie wrote:
You made me smile
My 6 year old son just put down his paintbrush to go crazy dancing to this.... Love it!
You made me smile
10 from me, always love to hear this! Thanks RP.
Isn't he just saying "stick with women your own age"?
Algis wrote:
Algis wrote:
SquiddlyDiddly wrote:
The lyrics are up now. . .
So. . . let's consider your post. You are 'bothered' about not knowing what they are saying? Is that because you feel they may be saying something weird? Hateful? Anti West? Maybe they are, wait for it, singing about attacking people who hate their way of life!
No. . . they are singing about young girls and their loving ways.
Can I ask you something? Can I ask you to consider why you felt 'bothered'? Could it have something to do with the Media/Propaganda you have bene served up? . . . Just saying. :) Peace.
Awene azamane
Azamane n tilyaden
Tarha nasnate
Tiglate isgabayyine
Yallawate ayitma
Yoffa anulu gabba
Fel tilyaden nanagh
Tin n anada n azamane
=================
This era
The era of young girls
Their way of loving
Works in a different way
Prayers to you, my brothers
Better to be attentive
For our girls
Those of this era
It could actually be curiosity. Like, "Gee, I wish I knew what he was saying. It would add to my enjoyment/ appreciation/ understanding of the music." The poster did say "But I like the rhythm and the groove." Sounds like he wanted to know more. Language is intended for communication, after all.
Editions of poetry written in another language usually include translations so one can appreciate the meaning as well as the musicality of the language.
Just saying :) Peace.
The lyrics are up now. . .
So. . . let's consider your post. You are 'bothered' about not knowing what they are saying? Is that because you feel they may be saying something weird? Hateful? Anti West? Maybe they are, wait for it, singing about attacking people who hate their way of life!
No. . . they are singing about young girls and their loving ways.
Can I ask you something? Can I ask you to consider why you felt 'bothered'? Could it have something to do with the Media/Propaganda you have bene served up? . . . Just saying. :) Peace.
Awene azamane
Azamane n tilyaden
Tarha nasnate
Tiglate isgabayyine
Yallawate ayitma
Yoffa anulu gabba
Fel tilyaden nanagh
Tin n anada n azamane
=================
This era
The era of young girls
Their way of loving
Works in a different way
Prayers to you, my brothers
Better to be attentive
For our girls
Those of this era
It could actually be curiosity. Like, "Gee, I wish I knew what he was saying. It would add to my enjoyment/ appreciation/ understanding of the music." The poster did say "But I like the rhythm and the groove." Sounds like he wanted to know more. Language is intended for communication, after all.
Editions of poetry written in another language usually include translations so one can appreciate the meaning as well as the musicality of the language.
Just saying :) Peace.
SquiddlyDiddly wrote:
The lyrics are up now. . .
So. . . let's consider your post. You are 'bothered' about not knowing what they are saying? Is that because you feel they may be saying something weird? Hateful? Anti West? Maybe they are, wait for it, singing about attacking people who hate their way of life!
No. . . they are singing about young girls and their loving ways.
Can I ask you something? Can I ask you to consider why you felt 'bothered'? Could it have something to do with the Media/Propaganda you have bene served up? . . . Just saying. :) Peace.
Awene azamane
Azamane n tilyaden
Tarha nasnate
Tiglate isgabayyine
Yallawate ayitma
Yoffa anulu gabba
Fel tilyaden nanagh
Tin n anada n azamane
=================
This era
The era of young girls
Their way of loving
Works in a different way
Prayers to you, my brothers
Better to be attentive
For our girls
Those of this era
It could actually be curiosity. Like, "Gee, I wish I knew what he was saying. It would add to my enjoyment/ appreciation/ understanding of the music." The poster did say "But I like the rhythm and the groove." Sounds like he wanted to know more. Language is intended for communication, after all.
Editions of poetry written in another language usually include translations so one can appreciate the meaning as well as the musicality of the language.
Just saying :) Peace.
The lyrics are up now. . .
So. . . let's consider your post. You are 'bothered' about not knowing what they are saying? Is that because you feel they may be saying something weird? Hateful? Anti West? Maybe they are, wait for it, singing about attacking people who hate their way of life!
No. . . they are singing about young girls and their loving ways.
Can I ask you something? Can I ask you to consider why you felt 'bothered'? Could it have something to do with the Media/Propaganda you have bene served up? . . . Just saying. :) Peace.
Awene azamane
Azamane n tilyaden
Tarha nasnate
Tiglate isgabayyine
Yallawate ayitma
Yoffa anulu gabba
Fel tilyaden nanagh
Tin n anada n azamane
=================
This era
The era of young girls
Their way of loving
Works in a different way
Prayers to you, my brothers
Better to be attentive
For our girls
Those of this era
It could actually be curiosity. Like, "Gee, I wish I knew what he was saying. It would add to my enjoyment/ appreciation/ understanding of the music." The poster did say "But I like the rhythm and the groove." Sounds like he wanted to know more. Language is intended for communication, after all.
Editions of poetry written in another language usually include translations so one can appreciate the meaning as well as the musicality of the language.
Just saying :) Peace.
Great segue... From Kan'Nal to Bombino... Loving it. I'm so blessed to have RP and the internets at my disposal.
changodelaplaya wrote:
Someone who understands ... Thank you. I was beginning to lose hope.
Lose hope again -
Here's the lyrics, translated to English:
'This era
The era of young girls
Their way of loving
Works in a different way
Prayers to you, my brothers
Better to be attentive
For our girls
Those of this era'
.
.
I love Bombino's sound... just makes you smile and dance.... :)
Bombino might be a Tuareg from Niger but this sounds like a variant of Congolese music to these ears.
Thatched roof huts, a mud floor, a few beers and lots of dancing. It does not get any better.
Thatched roof huts, a mud floor, a few beers and lots of dancing. It does not get any better.
Baby_M wrote:
If the singing is in a language I don't know, then for me the voice just becomes another musical instrument. I can enjoy the sound of it even if I don't know what it means—and there are a few foreign-language tracks I like where the lyrics—nonsense rhymes and word salads and puns—actually make more sense before you translate them!
Someone who understands ... Thank you. I was beginning to lose hope.
If the singing is in a language I don't know, then for me the voice just becomes another musical instrument. I can enjoy the sound of it even if I don't know what it means—and there are a few foreign-language tracks I like where the lyrics—nonsense rhymes and word salads and puns—actually make more sense before you translate them!
Someone who understands ... Thank you. I was beginning to lose hope.
BBoyes wrote:
If the singing is in a language I don't know, then for me the voice just becomes another musical instrument. I can enjoy the sound of it even if I don't know what it means—and there are a few foreign-language tracks I like where the lyrics—nonsense rhymes and word salads and puns—actually make more sense before you translate them!
Not having a clue about the lyrics always bothers me...
If the singing is in a language I don't know, then for me the voice just becomes another musical instrument. I can enjoy the sound of it even if I don't know what it means—and there are a few foreign-language tracks I like where the lyrics—nonsense rhymes and word salads and puns—actually make more sense before you translate them!
BBoyes wrote:
The lyrics are up now. . .
So. . . let's consider your post. You are 'bothered' about not knowing what they are saying? Is that because you feel they may be saying something weird? Hateful? Anti West? Maybe they are, wait for it, singing about attacking people who hate their way of life!
No. . . they are singing about young girls and their loving ways.
Can I ask you something? Can I ask you to consider why you felt 'bothered'? Could it have something to do with the Media/Propaganda you have bene served up? . . . Just saying. :) Peace.
Awene azamane
Azamane n tilyaden
Tarha nasnate
Tiglate isgabayyine
Yallawate ayitma
Yoffa anulu gabba
Fel tilyaden nanagh
Tin n anada n azamane
=================
This era
The era of young girls
Their way of loving
Works in a different way
Prayers to you, my brothers
Better to be attentive
For our girls
Those of this era
Not having a clue about the lyrics always bothers me... who knows what they might be saying? But I like the rhythm and the groove. Good for a motorcycle trip soundtrack blasting across the Golden Desert of Nevada.
The lyrics are up now. . .
So. . . let's consider your post. You are 'bothered' about not knowing what they are saying? Is that because you feel they may be saying something weird? Hateful? Anti West? Maybe they are, wait for it, singing about attacking people who hate their way of life!
No. . . they are singing about young girls and their loving ways.
Can I ask you something? Can I ask you to consider why you felt 'bothered'? Could it have something to do with the Media/Propaganda you have bene served up? . . . Just saying. :) Peace.
Awene azamane
Azamane n tilyaden
Tarha nasnate
Tiglate isgabayyine
Yallawate ayitma
Yoffa anulu gabba
Fel tilyaden nanagh
Tin n anada n azamane
=================
This era
The era of young girls
Their way of loving
Works in a different way
Prayers to you, my brothers
Better to be attentive
For our girls
Those of this era
This whole album is required listening while enduring United flights.
Excellent - it's why we listen to RP!
Not having a clue about the lyrics always bothers me... who knows what they might be saying? But I like the rhythm and the groove. Good for a motorcycle trip soundtrack blasting across the Golden Desert of Nevada.
6/8
1 > 2. Can't see it getting to 3, however.
Open up your minds people, this music is sublime.
If LSD and Bombino had been available at the same time, I'd still be tripping'.
If LSD and Bombino had been available at the same time, I'd still be tripping'.
Fantastic! I always crank up the volume. A clear 10 from me and I'm not jokin. :)
ppopp wrote:
Agreed!!!
Horrible noise.
Agreed!!!
My son is riding a motorcycle in Sapa Vietnam this week, but I happen to know this is on his playlist........'cos I put it there.
i like the rough guitar work on this. Curious what gear he's using to get that tone.
Nevermind, it's a post CBS Strat plugged into a Marshall.
Nevermind, it's a post CBS Strat plugged into a Marshall.
Reckoner978 wrote:
Great music knows no borders!
Great music knows no borders!
Bombino after Beatles: awesome!
God bless you, Bill and Rebecca.
God bless you, Bill and Rebecca.
Horrible noise.
Thanks for introducing me to this group RP! I bought their cd last year, and while a lot of it sounds "the same", each cut on it's own, is pretty outstanding (a bit redundant when listening to the whole thing back to back). That said, I'm glad I bought it, hopefully most of the money will go to them to support their freedom and message. Another group that I was able to share with my kids prior to them having heard the music and that always feels good - don't feel so "outdated."
Thanks RP for keeping my musical tastes relevant.
Ha Ha
Fabulous live! Don't miss 'em.
Ass kicking band.
AliGator wrote:
Yes. Go see them if you ever get the chance.
Yes, I saw them live. Lots of fun...... guitarist and main vocalist is wonderful. Mesmerizing and clad in traditional African clothing. Ils parlent francais.
Yes. Go see them if you ever get the chance.
Yes, I saw them live. Lots of fun...... guitarist and main vocalist is wonderful. Mesmerizing and clad in traditional African clothing. Ils parlent francais.
I really like this! Good stuff
enough with the negative comments already
enough with the negative comments already
Pretty cool, though I've no idea what's being said.
So's the album cover.
So's the album cover.
lshinkawa wrote:
Yes. Go see them if you ever get the chance.
Bet this is great live! Has anyone seen them play?
Yes. Go see them if you ever get the chance.
I like it...sounds like English played backwards..
shit song
Not again. enough of the gypsy theme
ppopp wrote:
Well Dan Auerbach, the guitarist and vocalist for The Black Keys, did produce this album for Bombino. So I'm not surprised to see some of his influence on the album.
If the singer with the Black Keys singer played guitar with this band it would sound like this guitar - annoying.
Well Dan Auerbach, the guitarist and vocalist for The Black Keys, did produce this album for Bombino. So I'm not surprised to see some of his influence on the album.
At least it's energetic.
Nigerian Wall of Sound!
dl9236 wrote:
Checked his website for tour dates. He's on the other side of the planet for a while! Bummer.
Bombino came to our small town in NH last summer to perform a mix of acoustic & electric. You should definitely catch him if he plays near you!
Checked his website for tour dates. He's on the other side of the planet for a while! Bummer.
Bombino came to our small town in NH last summer to perform a mix of acoustic & electric. You should definitely catch him if he plays near you!
TerryS wrote:
Morocco is Bombino country?
VERY WRONG!
"Bombino country" (did not know that Tuaregs have such a thing) lays another 2000 miles south-east of Essaouira - trust me!
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Can't tell you much about the geographically appropriate location for the origins of this tune.
I just know that it's working pretty well for me, up here at the 42nd parallel!!
I was in Morocco - Bombino country last week, but all that is played there is the hajuj (3 stringed camel skin guitar) version of this song. This sounds like a festival in Essaouira, which would be a very nice thing to experience.
Morocco is Bombino country?
VERY WRONG!
"Bombino country" (did not know that Tuaregs have such a thing) lays another 2000 miles south-east of Essaouira - trust me!
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Can't tell you much about the geographically appropriate location for the origins of this tune.
I just know that it's working pretty well for me, up here at the 42nd parallel!!
There's easy listening music...and there's this.
Right you are!
I thought he was from Agadir, whereas he's from Agadez. Mea culpa.
TerryS wrote:
Morocco is Bombino country?
VERY WRONG!
"Bombino country" (did not know that Tuaregs have such a thing) lays another 2000 miles south-east of Essaouira - trust me!
I was in Morocco - Bombino country last week, but all that is played there is the hajuj (3 stringed camel skin guitar) version of this song. This sounds like a festival in Essaouira, which would be a very nice thing to experience.
Morocco is Bombino country?
VERY WRONG!
"Bombino country" (did not know that Tuaregs have such a thing) lays another 2000 miles south-east of Essaouira - trust me!
ppopp wrote:
Despite efforts, I am not able to understood your composition!
If the singer with the Black Keys singer played guitar with this band it would sound like this guitar - annoying.
Despite efforts, I am not able to understood your composition!
Great segue from Beatles' "Tomorrow Never Knows"...
mgkiwi wrote:
Tom couldn't pull off this North African sound and rhythm...
mgkiwi wrote:
He's clever that Tom Petty, can sing so many different languages!
Tom couldn't pull off this North African sound and rhythm...
If the singer with the Black Keys singer played guitar with this band it would sound like this guitar - annoying.
He's clever that Tom Petty, can sing so many different languages!
I was in Morocco - Bombino country last week, but all that is played there is the hajuj (3 stringed camel skin guitar) version of this song. This sounds like a festival in Essaouira, which would be a very nice thing to experience.
Great set Bill. Really enjoyed the Gypsy set
Well, this kicks ass! and would seg nicely into Punjabi MC
Love the music and reminds me of one of Dylan's, but sorry, though I have pretty tough skin, the lyrics are scuzzy & offensive to me.
Bet this is great live! Has anyone seen them play?
My 6 year old son just put down his paintbrush to go crazy dancing to this.... Love it!
RonF wrote:
In hell, they allow you either one phone call, one text, one IM, or one board posting a day. This is mine today. I agree.
What a strange thing Music is - something akin to religion: what sends one person to Heaven sends another person to Hell.
I think Bombino is awesome.
I think Bombino is awesome.
In hell, they allow you either one phone call, one text, one IM, or one board posting a day. This is mine today. I agree.
What a strange thing Music is - something akin to religion: what sends one person to Heaven sends another person to Hell.
I think Bombino is awesome.
I think Bombino is awesome.
Liking this one more and more....
Terrible! A 2 is being generous
I like it too...and the 'lift off' on the cover is exhilarating gillespp wrote:
I agree, this is awesome.
I agree, this is awesome.
Poacher wrote:
I agree, this is awesome.
Why the low rating? This is excellent stuff.
I agree, this is awesome.
Just got to meet our man Bombino at High Sierra Festival. What a cool guy! And Oh Yeah, he ripped it up on stage too!!! My latest guitar hero. Thanks Bill!
Why the low rating? This is excellent stuff.
What an awful sound :S
This is really cool!! Does anyone else hear Perry Farrell??
q4Fry wrote:
Agree
Kind of fun, I guess.
Odd follow for Blue Caravan, though.
Odd follow for Blue Caravan, though.
Agree
I feel like there is a good song in there struggling, and failing, to escape.
This live version is not on the Nomad MP3 album I bought a while ago (as far as I remember). The studio version also excellent.
Produced by the fellow from The Black Keys.
Produced by the fellow from The Black Keys.
Nice!
i Like it. 7
kingart wrote:
It is an interesting vibe - nice, raw guitar sound. I have no idea what he's singing about, but it doesn't really matter.
Debuted for my ears at a solid 7. Interesting sound and vibe. Again, please.
It is an interesting vibe - nice, raw guitar sound. I have no idea what he's singing about, but it doesn't really matter.
Feel free to remove this from the rotation
Sounds a bit like the group Obesa ba that was around in the 70's.Also has a small twist of Cape Verde guitar.
Saw him perform at Forecastle Festival last summer. He has better stuff that you could be playing than this. This sounds too discordant for my taste.
Debuted for my ears at a solid 7. Interesting sound and vibe. Again, please.
Kind of fun, I guess.
Odd follow for Blue Caravan, though.
Odd follow for Blue Caravan, though.