“Atig n Tamunt” which means the value of union in Amazigh language, is a song composed and written by the two groups it’s been 5 years in the Tiwan Sound, a studio led by the song engineer and the musician Khalid Ryad in Kelaat Mgouna, today Tawargit And Amnay decided to share it with their fans in these difficult times where the Moroccan people and the whole world seems to need moral support to overcome this health crisis. According to the two leaders of the two groups Amnay and Muha : “What could be more beautiful than music to soften the emotions, soften the hearts and rekindle the flame of motivation and courage.”

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At this critical time in the fight against the virus, the musicians of the two groups Tawargit & Amnay hope through this new song that it will light up minds and reduce stress of the people and the frontline fighters of this health war : the team of experts, the doctors, the health workers and the millions of other workers who are on the front line of exposure and struggle daily against this disease.

In this context, Amnay underlined the importance of music in these times of distress and how it’s capable to entertaining minds and relieving pressure, fueling an inner force which makes it possible to face as hard a test as the spread of this virus. “The majority of crises experienced by humanity have given birth to musical pieces retracing their contexts and the moods of the peoples who lived them, Atig n Tamunt is a similar example to express our emotions in the hope better days”, he said.

For Muha, the leader of the group Tawargit affirmed that Amazigh music has always been a way to soften wounds in the most difficult moments. “Inspired by this global pandemic, our musicians from both groups have decided to broadcast this new song, inciting in its lyrics to solidarity, strength and unity,” he adds.

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To remind that “Azwu n Tilelli” (wind of freedom) and “Tarwa n Idurar” (children of the mountains), were respectively the titles of the last albums of the two groups Tawargit and Amnay in 2013, these musical productions have left a brilliant impact at the level of the Amazigh artistic arena. Today, the two groups continue to show this artistic and musical influence and this real face of Amazigh song and art in general in the south-eastern region of Morocco by enriching the musical repertoire of the Amazigh modern song.

The Battle of Bougafer, remains one of the most memorable historical events of the Moroccan Amazigh resistance against colonizers. 87 years ago, while invading the Moroccan southeast, the French army had to face bold fighters of the Aït Atta tribes led by Assou Obasslam., who long refused to surrender.

These brave men and women had positioned themselves in the Bougafer mountains in the high Atlas, which are familiar to them yet inaccessible to the enemy.  The French had to launch aerial attacks to put an end to this opposition, that lasted more than a month.

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Today, the Rock band Meteor Airlines originating from the same region, pay tribute to the bravery of their ancestors and to the victims of this tragic memory. “The song Warru is a celebration of the values ​​carried in the genes of the Amazighs, which means Free men. In 13 February 1933, the desire to enjoy this freedom was expressed through weapons. In 13 February 2020, we leniently express it through our music, " said the band members.

Warru is a journey through space and time. The band tries to capture the drama of the consequences and the beauty of the motivations. The inutility of violence and the importance of holding on to one’s homeland. The absurdity of the past and the hope of the future. In fact, this ambivalence of emotions is what defines the intrinsic quality of the track and extends its
perception to multidimensional possibilities.

The songs of the collective memory sung in 1933, refined in 2020 and the archived images of the facts, layered on an original music give a daring aspect to Meteor Airlines, who aim to preserve the Amazigh legacy and artistic heritage via this song.

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