Opening concert of Respect Festival 2026. These pioneers of desert blues have influenced generations of musicians, not only in Africa, and are currently the most famous African band. Like blues and reggae, Tinariwen's music is an expression of cultural identity, a testimony to suffering and the power to overcome it through music. The group regularly performs at the world’s biggest festivals, won a Grammy Award for their album “Tassili” (2011) and the prestigious BBC World Music Award. At the jazz festival in Montreux, Switzerland, they jammed with Carlos Santana. More Zusammenhängende Respect Festival Respect Festival, 29th edition, Prague — a zone of tolerance full of music, rhythms, colours and flavours from all over the world. Respect Festival is the most varied mix of well-known, proven stars and new, equally good discoveries. The festival programme offers concerts throughout the year, culminating in a two-day Open Air show on 13.—14. June 2026 on the island of Štvanice. open air