Tarwa N-Tiniri

(MA)

Straight from Ouarzazate, at the gates of the Sahara desert, Tarwa N-Tiniri is a band formed in 2012 by five childhood friends, all self-taught musicians and coming from the Amazigh (Berber) culture. The group’s name means ‘Desert Generation’ — a reference to the responsibility they feel to preserve and give voice to the traditions and stories of their nomadic people. With a rich and immersive sound, Tarwa N-Tiniri fuses traditional Amazigh melodies with influences from blues, reggae, jazz, rock and Gnaoua music. Their songs address themes such as love, friendship, social justice and the daily lives of desert and mountain communities, in a deeply rooted but universal musical language.

The band has conquered stages on several continents, taking with them the poetry, rhythm and identity of the people of southern Morocco. In 2024, they released the EP ‘Yougi Ya Mahsar’, a new stage in a musical journey that crosses borders without losing the connection with the roots, translating this purpose into music that, without leaving aside a deep local identity, has, however, a strong global appeal.