Mdou Moctar
psychedelic rock, rock
Mdou Moctar is a masterful Tuareg guitarist and songwriter from Niger who is revolutionizing desert blues. His music ranges from hypnotic acoustic ballads to blistering psychedelic rock epics, all driven by his virtuosic guitar work. His performances are a fiery and captivating testament to Saharan rock, filled with political urgency and transcendent musicality.