Mdou Moctar
尼日尔吉他世界音乐人 Mdou Moctar Mahamadou Souleymane (born c. 16 August 1984[1] or 1986[2]),[1] known professionally as Mdou Moctar (also M.dou Mouktar), is a Tuareg songwriter and musician based in Agadez, Niger, 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.[3] He sings in the Tamasheq language.[4] 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. Birth name Mahamadou Souleymane Also known as M.dou Mouktar Born c. 16 August 1984-1986 Tchintabaraden, Niger Genres Rock/blues/assouf Occupation(s) Songwriter, musician Instrument(s) Guitar, vocals, synth Years active 2008–present
