Language Quiz 30 October 202229 October 2022 By Simon Here’s a recording in a mystery language. Do you know or can you guess the language?
I agree with Drabkikker as far as the music is concerned and although the lyrics can’t be clearly heard, I also go for a Berber or at least some Afro-Asiatic language. Reply
I’d agree that it’s something from northwest Africa but virtually impossible to know from the music and what little is said. Reply
You’re right Hank, it is Tamahaq, a Northern Berber language spoken in southern Algeria, western Libya and northern Niger. The recording comes from YouTube Reply
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The music reminds me somewhat of the band Tinariwen, so I’m guessing a Tuareg/Berber language.
I agree with Drabkikker as far as the music is concerned and although the lyrics can’t be clearly heard, I also go for a Berber or at least some Afro-Asiatic language.
I’d agree that it’s something from northwest Africa but virtually impossible to know from the music and what little is said.
Here’s a clue – this is a Berber language.
I believe it’s Tamahaq.
You’re right Hank, it is Tamahaq, a Northern Berber language spoken in southern Algeria, western Libya and northern Niger.
The recording comes from YouTube