Mdou Moctar

In the crowded scene of Tuareg guitarists, Mdou Moctar stands apart from his peers. Playing in the repertoire of desert guitar popularized by groups like Tinariwen and Bombino, Mdou is pushing the boundaries of the genre with a unique personal sound. With versatile compositions and genre-defying albums, Mdou’s music has been an underground success with an international following, set on redefining the sound of the desert.