Ahmed Ag Kaedy
Malian guitarist, singer and songwriter (born 1979)
Ahmed Ag Kaedy (born 1979) is a Malian guitarist, singer and songwriter. He is the leader of the group Amanar de Kidal. Originally from Kidal, he is a member of the nomadic Tuareg people, whose distinct style of rhythm and use of the guitar is often referred to as Tishoumaren, or desert blues. He is one of the main characters in the 2016 documentary Mali Blues.
Biography
As a child, Ag Kaedy had no particular connection to playing music other than the rich musical tradition of his people. As a young man, like many of his peers, he enlisted in the military, taking up arms for the Libyan government then controlled by Muammar al-Qaddafi, who was one of the few offering a perspective for young Tuaregs eager for rebellion. It was in Libya where he first discovered the guitar. It quickly became clear to him that it was the guitar that represented his true calling, rather than the military.
Upon returning from Libya, he started his group Amanar in 2007. The band quickly gained fame in the region, playing local festivities and marriages.
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