The Tindi: Tuareg Dances and Songs

Collection title

Collection EPTV

ID

EPT00035

Source

EPTV (DZ)

First broadcast date

06/26/1980

Production year

1980

Abstract

The Tindi is a specifically Tuareg genre of music and dance. Women play an instrument called Imzad, whereas men dance on camels or simulate combat techniques; the Tindi is also a Tuareg tradition during religious celebrations and weddings.

Type

video

Production companies

• EPTV - Own production

Broadcaster

EPTV - 1st national channel

Audiovisual form

Documentary

Primary theme

Music and songs

Credits / Cast

• Baba Aissa Abdelkrim - Director

Period of events

• 1980

Map locations

• Algeria - South (Sahara) - Tamanrasset

Original language

Arabic

Media running time

19m6

Additional information