About
About Mdou Moctar
Mahamadou Souleymane, known professionally as Mdou Moctar, is a Nigerien guitarist, singer and songwriter who performs modern rock music inspired by Tuareg guitar music. His music first gained attention through a trading network of mobile phones and memory cards in West Africa. He sings in the Tamasheq language. Moctar's fourth album, Ilana: The Creator, released in 2019, was the first to feature a full band. He plays guitar in the takamba and assouf styles. He also appeared in the 2015 film Akounak Tedalat Taha Tazoughai.
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Tour
Upcoming shows
Sat, Sep 12, 2026Dawes Park Evanston, IL
Mon, Sep 21, 2026The Southern Café & Music HallCharlottesville, VA
Thu, Oct 29, 2026The RitzSan Jose, CA
Thu, Nov 5, 2026WOW HallEugene, OR