Bombino

Bombino returns to Grounds in Rotterdam with a new album on the way and a live sound that continues to carry the pulse of the Sahara. As one of the leading voices of contemporary Tuareg music, the Niger-born guitarist and songwriter blends traditional Berber rhythms with the drive of rock, creating songs that move with both urgency and grace. His music often centres on peace, hope and cultural memory, while still hitting with the force of an electric live set.

That balance between message and momentum has made Bombino a key figure in desert blues and one of the most recognisable artists to emerge from the wider Sahel region. His guitar work echoes some of the spirit associated with artists such as Tinariwen and Ali Farka Touré, while albums like Sahel show an artist working on a broad and ambitious scale. This Rotterdam date promises a set that is rhythmic, hypnotic and charged with the feeling of movement across landscapes, histories and sounds.

Details
Location: Grounds, Rotterdam
Date: Saturday 14 November 2026
Time: 21:00
Style: Tuareg guitar music, desert blues, rock-infused Saharan sounds