Listen to 68 tracks that made major statements, boosted big beefs, propelled up-and-comers and soundtracked the party this year.
Category: Moctar, Mdou
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The Power and Beauty of African Guitar Greats
Hear songs by Mdou Moctar, Bombino, Orchestra Baobab and more.
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Mdou Moctar’s Guitar Is a Screaming Siren Against Africa’s Colonial Legacy
“Funeral for Justice,” the musician from Niger’s album due next month, amps up the urgency in his work: “I want you to know how serious this is.”
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7 New Songs You Should Hear Now
The latest tracks from Mdou Moctar, St. Vincent, Willie Nelson and more.
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St. Vincent Channels Nine Inch Nails, and 11 More New Songs
Hear tracks by Cardi B, Mdou Moctar, T Bone Burnett and others.
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Music Videos Promote Niger’s Military After a Coup
Music videos praising the military have proliferated since generals seized power, highlighting the army’s longstanding importance in Niger and popular dissatisfaction with civilian rule.
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A Summer of Live Music, From Stadiums to Clubs
Hear songs from Beyoncé, Alvvays, Mdou Moctar and more.