Tar Hani
Bombino, 2011, from Agadez. Solo by Bombino.
A tender love song from Agadez with delicate, fluid picking.
Tar Hani is a tender love song from Agadez, and Bombino's acoustic picking is delicate and fluid. His phrases flow gently, each note carefully placed, and the track's quiet intimacy contrasts with his more electric work. The song shows the melodic sensitivity at the core of his playing, whatever the setting. It is a gentle introduction to his music for anyone who finds the louder records overwhelming. Listen for how the picking pattern and melody intertwine, as if a single guitar were carrying both accompaniment and song at once, creating a soft, rolling sound.
Tar Hani by Bombino is featured in our Desert Blues (#22) list. The solo is played by Bombino and the song was released in 2011.
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Who played the guitar solo on Tar Hani?
Bombino played the solo on Bombino's Tar Hani (2011).