Mdou Moctar

Mdou Moctar Postpone Canadian Tour Dates Due to Illness

PUBLISHED Oct 7, 2024

Mdou Moctar have announced the postponement of their Canadian tour dates amid their stint on the road behind 'Funeral for Justice' due to...

Mdou Moctar Reimagine 'Funeral for Justice' on New Album 'Tears of Injustice'

PUBLISHED Oct 2, 2024

Mdou Moctar's 'Funeral for Justice' is one of the best albums of 2024 so far, and now the Nigerian quartet — led by the eponymous guitarist...

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...