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Rating: 5 out of 5 based on 5 reviews

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Born in the Azawagh desert of Niger, Mdou Moctar taught himself to play a homemade guitar and found his first fans in the West African mobile phone music trading network. After one of those tracks proved a standout on the cult compilation Music From Saharan Cellphones Vol. 1, he was signed to Sahel Sounds where his electrified, psych-influenced takes on traditional Tuareg guitar reached even wider acclaim.

But Moctar became even more of a cult figure as the star and soundtrack composer for Christopher Kirkley’s 2015 film Akounak Tedalat Taha Tazoughai – a hit at film festivals around the world, and not only the first Tuareg-language feature film but also a Prince homage unlike any other.

Making his Australian debut as part of a trio, Moctar calls to mind Jimi Hendrix at his most mystical, as well as the West African desert-rock giants whose traditions he has twisted into something that feels entirely new.

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Rating: 5 out of 5 based on 5 reviews
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  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Moving Towards Heavier: Still Awesome

    by Tranquilo on 3/25/229:30 CLUB - Washington

    So Moctar started in a more folk/acoustic vein and then has been getting heavier. His latest album marks that, as obviously the current show. My own description is if Jimi Hendrix had been born in a nomad camp in the Sahara, this is it. Unfiltered psychedelic trance jams but through a different orientation. AND a new drummer who plays out of his mind all the time; reminds me of Keith Moon at 100% with no inhibition. It takes a lot to get me to a live show, but this totally worth it. Note: the crowd who loved him, was the NPR/PBS type; white, a little older for the venue, and open to world experience, one block from Howard University.

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Great

    by Meriguer on 3/25/229:30 CLUB - Washington

    It was a great show. The band is very talented and I totally recommendable

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Mdou Moctar was amazing!

    by DesertBlues on 3/25/229:30 CLUB - Washington

    I am glad I decided to go -- it was my first live event in two years and it was totally worth it. He was on top of his game. My only problem -- he barely played for an hour. Should have been longer.

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Incredible Atmosphere

    by Ty on 3/25/229:30 CLUB - Washington

    Mdou Moctar is one of the best live bands I've seen. The music speaks of the lead singer & guitarist's story, and leaves you entranced. The guitar is just unbelievable. I'll be going again next time they're in town!

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Awesome concert

    by R. on 9/28/19Duck Room at Blueberry Hill - St Louis

    Great concert, the band played so fast, and so together and yet still was able to improvise.