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14 March 2024
Burna Boy, Ayra Starr & More Set To Perform At Glastonbury Festival
Little Simz, Michael Kiwanuka, and Mdou Moctar are also on the line-up for the prestigious UK festival this year.
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Music
29 February 2024
Nigerien Rock Band Mdou Moctar Announce New Album, ‘Funeral for Justice’
The dizzying title track has been released as its lead single, along with a jam session music video.
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04 August 2023
Nigerien Band Mdou Moctar Seeks Support Amid Political Coup Chaos
Amidst the turmoil caused by a political coup, the renowned Nigerien Band, Mdou Moctar, finds themselves stranded and in dire need of support.
Music
12 May 2022
Mdou Moctar Treads Lightly On 'Afrique Refait' Remix Album
The Niger guitarist and songwriter gets remixed by many of Africa's cutting-edge electronic producers in Afrique Refait.
Music
09 June 2021
Mdou Moctar Explains the Meaning of 'Afrique Victime'
We chat to the high-flying Niger guitarist about his latest album and the role colonial powers have played in crimes across his Tuareg community and the rest of Africa.
Music
05 March 2021
Mdou Moctar Announces Debut Album 'Afrique Victime'
The album is a collaboration between Mdou, his band members and his rhythm guitarist Ahmoudou Madassane.
Music
12 February 2020
Celebrated Tuareg Musician, Mdou Moctar, Returns With New Single 'Ibitlan'
Listen to a psychedelic new track from the renowned Nigerien artist.
USA
01 May 2016
Win Tickets To See The Tuareg 'Purple Rain' Remake 'Akounak Tedalat Taha Tazoughai' At The New York African Film Festival
Enter here to win a pair of tickets to see the Tuareg remake of Prince's 'Purple Rain' at the New York African Film Festival.
News
10 June 2015
Mdou Moctar's Tuareg 'Purple Rain' Remake Soundtrack
The soundtrack to the Nigerien 'Purple Rain' remake 'Akounak Tedalat Taha Tazoughai', by Mdou Moctar is now available through Sahel Sounds.
Film + TV
03 February 2015
'Akounak Tedalat Taha Tazoughai,' A Tuareg Remake of 'Purple Rain' Premieres In US & Europe
Watch the trailer for the Tuareg film remake of 'Purple Rain' & 'The Harder They Come,' starring Mdou Moctar.
News
15 September 2014
Stream Mdou Moctar's Tuareg Autotune Via Sahel Sounds
Niger guitarist Mdou Moctar's Tuareg autotune record 'Anar' gets its first official release via Sahel Sounds.
Video
15 January 2014
A Tuareg Remake Of 'Purple Rain' Starring Mdou Moctar
'Akounak' is Christopher Kirkley's feature film set in Niger, focusing on the Tuareg guitar scene in Agadez.
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