Mdou Moctar

Mdou Moctar Extend North American Tour Behind 'Funeral for Justice'

PUBLISHED Jun 11, 2024

With a full summer of performances planned behind latest full-length scorcher Funeral for Justice, Mdou Moctar have now extended their tour...

Exclaim!'s 25 Best Albums of 2024 So Far

PUBLISHED May 31, 2024

In recent years, the warm glow of poptimism has faded into toxic stan factionalism, as fans wage war on the internet in defence of massive...

Mdou Moctar's 'Funeral for Justice' Is a Fiery Affair

PUBLISHED Apr 30, 2024

Admittedly, Mdou Moctar and I got off on the wrong foot. Having grown up with East African parents with no affinity for FM radio, many a ...

Mdou Moctar Hold a 'Funeral for Justice' on New Album

PUBLISHED Feb 28, 2024

Mdou Moctar have returned with a new album. The Nigerian quartet, led by the eponymous guitarist, will share 'Funeral for Justice' on May...

Mdou Moctar Launches GoFundMe to Cover Expenses While Stuck in US Amid Niger Coup

PUBLISHED Aug 3, 2023

Mdou Moctar just finished touring North America, including a triumphant stop in Toronto. However, the guitarist and his band have been forc...

Mdou Moctar Was Triumphant in Toronto

Phoenix Concert Theatre, July 25

PUBLISHED Jul 26, 2023

A beaming grin of gratitude shone on Tuareg guitarist Mdou Moctar's face whenever he roamed the edge of the stage at Toronto's Phoenix Conc...

Pitchfork Music Festival Gets the Smile, Bon Iver, Alvvays for 2023 Edition

PUBLISHED Mar 20, 2023

Pitchfork Music Festival has announced its 2023 lineup, taking place from July 21 to 23 at Chicago's Union Park. The three-day event will...

Mdou Moctar Announces 'Niger EP Vol. 2,' Shares New Track "Ibitilan"

PUBLISHED Oct 19, 2022

Speedily following Niger EP Vol. 1, Mdou Moctar has announced its counterpart. Niger EP Vol. 2 will arrive digitally on October 25, with vi...