Mdou Moctar
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Mdou Moctar hails from a small village in central Niger, where he taught himself to play on a homemade guitar cobbled together out of wood. In 2008, Mdou traveled to Nigeria to record a few tracks, which became viral hits on the mp3 networks of West Africa, later released on the compilation “Music from Saharan Cellphones.” In 2013, he released “Afelan,” recorded in his village. Then he shifted gears, producing and starring the first Tuareg language film, a remake of Prince’s Purple ...
Mdou Moctar hails from a small village in central Niger, where he taught himself to play on a homemade guitar cobbled together out of wood. In 2008, Mdou traveled to Nigeria to record a few tracks, which became viral hits on the mp3 networks of West Africa, later released on the compilation “Music from Saharan Cellphones.” In 2013, he released “Afelan,” recorded in his village. Then he shifted gears, producing and starring the first Tuareg language film, a remake of Prince’s Purple Rain (“Akounak”). In 2017, he created a solo folk album, “Sousoume Tamachek.”
As Mdou travels the world, he divides his time between two places, alternating from lavish weddings in Agadez to sold out concerts in Berlin nightclubs. At home, his compositions send a message to his people. Abroad, his music is an opportunity to be heard and represent his people on a world stage. His music has been featured in the BBC, The Guardian, Pitchfork, New Yorker, New York Times, NPR, Rolling Stone, and Les Inrocks. His film continues to be screened at film festivals around the world.
Mdou Moctar news
Mdou Moctar ‘Afrique Victime’ out 21st May 2021
Upcoming Mdou Moctar gigs
19 August 2024 | Mdou Moctar | Festsaal Kreuzberg | Berlin | Germany |
20 August 2024 | Mdou Moctar | UT Connewitz | Leipzig | Germany |
21 August 2024 | Mdou Moctar | Ampere | Munich | Germany |
22 August 2024 | Mdou Moctar | Circolo Magnolia (Estivo) | Milan | Italy |
25 August 2024 | Mdou Moctar | Petit Bain | Paris | France |
26 August 2024 | Mdou Moctar | OLT Rivierenhof | Antwerp | Belgium |
27 August 2024 | Mdou Moctar | Gebäude 9 | Cologne | Germany |
28 August 2024 | Mdou Moctar | Paradiso | Amsterdam | Netherlands |
29 August 2024 | Mdou Moctar | End of the Road Festival 2024 | Shaftesbury | UK |
31 August 2024 | Mdou Moctar | Manchester Psych Fest 2024 | Manchester | UK |
02 September 2024 | Mdou Moctar | Saint Luke's | Glasgow | UK |
03 September 2024 | Mdou Moctar | Boiler Shop | Newcastle Upon Tyne | UK |
04 September 2024 | Mdou Moctar | Brudenell Social Club | Leeds | UK |
03 October 2024 | Mdou Moctar | White Eagle Hall | Jersey City | US |
06 October 2024 | Mdou Moctar | Higher Ground Ballroom | Burlington | US |
09 October 2024 | Mdou Moctar | The Concert Hall | Toronto | Canada |
11 October 2024 | Mdou Moctar | Athenaeum Theatre | Columbus | US |
12 October 2024 | Mdou Moctar | The Pyramid Scheme | Grand Rapids | US |
13 October 2024 | Mdou Moctar | Majestic Theatre | Madison | US |
14 October 2024 | Mdou Moctar | First Avenue | Twin Cities | US |
16 October 2024 | Mdou Moctar | The Waiting Room Lounge | Omaha | US |
17 October 2024 | Mdou Moctar | Gothic Theatre | Denver | US |
19 October 2024 | Mdou Moctar | Treefort Music Hall | Boise | US |
22 October 2024 | Mdou Moctar | The Crocodile - Old Location | Seattle | US |
25 October 2024 | Mdou Moctar | The Regency Ballroom | SF Bay Area | US |
26 October 2024 | Mdou Moctar | Teragram Ballroom | Los Angeles (LA) | US |
28 October 2024 | Mdou Moctar | Crescent Ballroom | Phoenix | US |
29 October 2024 | Mdou Moctar | The Historic El Rey Theater | Albuquerque | US |
31 October 2024 | Mdou Moctar | The Black Angels • Mdou Moctar 2024 | Austin | US |