Tuareg desert rockers Tamikrest return to the UK later this month for a nine-date tour. The Malian group's dates are in support of last year's Chatma album, their third LP, dedicated to the "the courage of the Tuareg women", the 'sisters' of the album title. The Quietus said about the album: "Their distinct blend of hypnotic African blues provides a glimpse into another world with profound concerns about the fate of their people, nomadically shifting across the desert in search of an elusive peace."

Take a look at a video for 'Djanegh Etoumast' (and get hold of the track for free here) beneath the tour listings below. Tickets are over at the band's website. 

OCTOBER
Thu 30 - Festival at Queen's, Belfast

NOVEMBER
Sun 2 - Arts Centre, Norwich
Mon 3 – The Junction, Cambridge
Tue 4 – Band On The Wall, Manchester
Wed 5 – The Coal Vaults, Coventry
Thu 6 – The Sage, Gateshead
Fri 7 – Concorde 2, Brighton
Sat 8 – The Kazimier, Liverpool
Sun 9 – The Scala, London