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What do you find most interesting about the musicians known as Tinariwen?
Tinariwen is a group of Tuareg musicians from the Sahara Desert region of northern Mali.
What happened in 1998 with Tinariwen?
In 1998, Tinariwen came to the attention of the French world music ensemble Lo'Jo and their manager Philippe Brix.
What happened in 1999 with Tinariwen?
In 1999, some members of Tinariwen traveled to France and performed with Lo'Jo under the name Azawad.
What happened in 2000 with Tinariwen?

Question: Is there any positive aspects of Tinariwen?
Self-contained rewrite: Is there any positive aspects of Tinariwen's international recognition?