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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?
Is there any positive aspects of Tinariwen's international recognition?
In 2005, Tinariwen received a BBC Award for World Music, and in 2008, they received Germany's prestigious Praetorius Music Prize.

Question: Was there any conflict with Tinariwen?
Self-contained rewrite: Was there any conflict with the musicians of Tinariwen?