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When was the musician group, Tinariwen formed?
In the late 1970s, Ag Alhabib joined with musicians in the Tuareg rebel community, exploring the radical chaabi protest music of Moroccan groups like Nass El Ghiwane and Jil Jilala.
Were there other members in the musician group, Tinariwen besides Ibrahim Ag Alhabib or was it a solo act?
Ag Alhabib formed a group with Alhassane Ag Touhami and brothers Inteyeden Ag Ablil and Liya Ag Ablil in Tamanrasset, Algeria to play at parties and weddings.
Was there a singer or did the musician group, Tinariwen just play instruments only?
Tinariwen is a collective of singers, songwriters, and musicians who come together in different combinations to play concerts and to record.
Did the musician group, Tinariwen have any hit songs during their early years?
Did the musician group, Tinariwen give live performances to audiences at all during their early years?
The musician group, Tinariwen played occasional gigs for far-flung Tuareg communities throughout the Sahara region, gaining word-of-mouth popularity among the Tuareg people.

Question: Did they record any albums during this time?
Self-contained rewrite: Did the musician group, Tinariwen record any albums during their early years?