/tags/tinariwen Tinariwen en-US Copyright KUNC/Community Radio for Northern Colorado 2020 Sat, 04 Aug 2012 09:53:00 GMT /npr-news/2012-08-04/dueling-crises-crush-malis-cultural-treasures A coup in the capital and a rebellion in the north have put Mali's cultural treasures at risk. Ancient holy sites have been damaged or destroyed, and an international music festival in the Sahara Desert may be in jeopardy. Sat, 04 Aug 2012 09:53:00 GMT /npr-news/2012-08-04/dueling-crises-crush-malis-cultural-treasures Ofeibea Quist-Arcton /2012-01-05/tinariwen-tiny-desk-concert Even in a stripped-down acoustic formation, Tinariwen's trance-inducing desert music doesn't disappoint. Watch the Tuareg musicians don their beautiful, flowing robes for a stunning set in the NPR Music offices. Thu, 05 Jan 2012 13:49:00 GMT /2012-01-05/tinariwen-tiny-desk-concert Bob Boilen /2011-12-14/tinariwen-on-world-cafe Hear the North African group play live and discuss its urgent and heartbreaking new album Tassili. Wed, 14 Dec 2011 19:58:00 GMT /2011-12-14/tinariwen-on-world-cafe