Tihoussai is a cultural and folkloric association in Tamanrasset, southern Algeria run by Tuareg women. Tamanrasset, the capital of the Tuareg, is situated in the heart of the Sahara Desert. They produce traditional Tuareg crafts and perform singing accompanied by their playing of traditional Tuareg tende drums. In Tuareg culture, these performances are normally reserved for ritual events.

Our Director, Alberto Arzoz, was fortunate to witness a performance in the summer of 2007 during his assignment in the Algerian Sahara, at which he took this picture. The members of Tihoussai are keen to travel abroad to promote their art and their traditions. They can be contacted (in French only) at:

Tihoussai Association Culturelle et Folclorique
1017 Tahaggart
West Tamanrasset 11000
Algeria

Phone: +213 29 34 61 62
Mobile: +213 63 44 85 07

In addition, Ahmed Badjouda runs Le Centre d'Information et d'Animation de la Jeunesse in Tamanrasset and can be reached by email at badjouda@maktoob.com to book Tihoussai performances.