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Mdou Moctar: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert
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- Ya Habibti
- Tala Tannam
- Afrique Victime
About
NPR's Tiny Desk concerts have adapted to the current times with Tiny Desk (home) performances, offering stripped-down sets in intimate settings from artists worldwide. One standout concert featured Mdou Moctar, a Tuareg songwriter and musician from Niger known for his fiery desert guitar-shredding performance. The concert, filmed in Niamey in late 2020, captured the essence of community music gatherings in the region, with fans joining in to sing, clap, and dance. Mdou Moctar's music, inspired by Tuareg guitar traditions, gained popularity through mobile phone networks in West Africa. His fourth album, "Ilana: The Creator," introduced a full band to his modern rock sound. With his unique blend of takamba and assouf guitar styles, Mdou Moctar continues to captivate audiences with his raw and energetic performances.