Mdou Moctar is a Tuareg songwriter and musician based in Agadez, Niger, who performs modern rock music inspired by Tuareg guitar music.
He’s an incredibly talented musician who is not shy of taking his music out into the world ... As one reviewer labelled his performances as "rusty-edged jams and sun-weathered ballads”
Trevor Reekie spoke to Mdou before his show at Womad 2023
Trevor Reekie with Tuareg musician Mdou Moctar Photo: Trevor Reekie
