6 Feb 2007 — Tinariwen perform "Matadjem Yinmixan" with special guest Carlos Santana at the Montreux Jazz Festival. YouTube·Tinariwen About - Tinariwen
Composed by , the song is deeply rooted in the Tuareg experience. Tinariwen & Carlos Santana : Matadjem Yinmixan
The performance of "Matadjem Yinmixan" features Santana’s signature fluid guitar solos interwoven with the rhythmic, hypnotic "assouf" (nostalgia) style of Tinariwen. 6 Feb 2007 — Tinariwen perform "Matadjem Yinmixan"
The parent album title, Aman Iman , translates to "water is life" in the Tamashek language, highlighting a vital concern for their desert-dwelling community. Discography and Availability The parent album title, Aman Iman , translates
"Matadjem Yinmixan" remains one of the band's most significant releases and is available across major platforms: Tinariwen & Carlos Santana : Matadjem Yinmixan
This collaboration helped transition Tinariwen from world music specialists to an international rock audience. Song Meaning and Composition