Mdou Moctar
- Type: Band/Group
- Country: Niger
- Born: 1984 in Abalak, Tahoua, Niger
- Active: 2008 - present
Biography
Mdou Moctar, born Mahamadou Souleymane, is a Tuareg guitarist and singer from Niger. His 2008 debut 'Anar' circulated through West African mobile phone networks before #Sahel Sounds# brought his music to international audiences. Fronting a band with Ahmoudou Madassane, Mikey Coltun and Souleymane Ibrahim, he has released 'Ilana: The Creator' (2019), 'Afrique Victime' (2021) and 'Funeral for Justice' (2024), blending desert blues traditions with explosive electric rock sung in Tamasheq.
Genres
Mdou Moctar Discography
- Afelan (2013) - Album - rated 3.43/5
- Sousoume Tamachek (2017) - Album - rated 3.71/5
- Ilana: The Creator (2019) - Album - rated 3.73/5
- Afrique victime (2021) - Album - rated 3.74/5
- Funeral for Justice (2024) - Album - rated 3.67/5
- Tears of Injustice (2025) - Album - rated 3.25/5
Members
- Mdou Moctar - lead guitar, vocals (2008鈥揚resent)
- Ahmoudou Madassane - rhythm guitar, backing vocals (2015鈥揚resent)
- Mikey Coltun - bass, backing vocals, production (2017鈥揚resent)
- Souleymane Ibrahim - drums, percussion, backing vocals (2019鈥揚resent)