MDOU MOCTAR - Afelan LP glam and a bunch of songs

and a bunch of songs from Tek’s illustrious career

The tunes are often lighthearted

Despite the little promotion and disappointing sales the album is widely considered as one of their strongest records

noise as bedrock

MDOU MOCTAR - Afelan LP glam and a bunch of songsHighly recommended. Mdou Moctar has been a staple of the Sahel Sounds roster for several years now and this is his debut album. In contrast to the polished style of Imarhan or Bombino, Mdou Moctar trades in unrelenting gritty rock and has no qualms about going full shred. But Mdou's success is not confined to guitar theatrics alone. From his experiments in autotune, DIY field recordings, to a starring role in a Saharan remake of Purple Rain, Mdou