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Mdou Moctar at The Bandshell

May 3, 2023 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Mdou Moctar’s home is Agadez, a desert village in rural Niger. Inspired by YouTube videos of Eddie Van Halen’s six string techniques and traditional Tuareg melodies, he mastered the guitar which he himself built and created his own burning style.  A born charismatic, Mdou went on to tell his story as an aspiring artist by writing, producing & starring in the first Tuareg language film: a remake of Purple Rain called Akounak Tedalat Taha Tazoughai –  which translates to “Rain The Color Of Blue With A Little Red In It”, winning the approval of his family and his community. The word and the sound travelled across West Africa via mobile phone data cards. Gruelling DIY world tours and albums on the independent US label Sahel Sounds followed, including 2019’s landmark Ilana: The Creator album that earned Mdou Moctar an ecstatic international audience. The latest release, Afrique Victime, is result of the combined efforts of Mdou and the members of the band that shares his name. Mdou’s crucial collaborator is Ahmoudou Madassane, who’s been his rhythm guitarist since 2008- their two guitars are an alchemical combination. As a songwriter, producer and recording artist Ahmoudou is the premier musical ambassador to Tuaregs in Niger, empowering young musicians with instruments, recording opportunities, and visas. Masassane helped form the revolutionary first woman-fronted Tuareg guitar band Les Filles De Illighadad, whose debut album and tours caused an international sensation in 2019. The band‘s youngest member is prodigal drummer Souleymane Ibrahim, also a member of both the well-known Niger band Sultanat Star De L’air and the longest running wedding band in Agadez, Etran De L’air. Souleymane’s playing on this album ferociously sets a new standard for the “rock” drumset. “Best rock album of 2021” – Paste “The 31 best rock albums of 2021” – Pitchfork

Details

Date:
May 3, 2023
Time:
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Website:
https://miamibeachbandshell.com/event/mdou-moctar/

Venue

Miami Beach Bandshell
7275 Collins Avenue
Miami Beach,  33141 United States
Phone:
(305) 672-5202
Website:
https://miamibeachbandshell.com/

Organizer

Miami Beach Bandshell
Phone:
786-453-2897
Website:
https://www.miamibeachbandshell.com/
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