
17 July 2013 · 14 YEARS
Afelan
Mdou Moctar
Stripped of studio polish, the music pulses with a frantic, hypnotic spirit. The record relies on heavy, distorted guitar lines paired with traditional rhythms to create an immediate impact.
This release serves as a vital record of a sound that found an audience through grassroots digital sharing. It remains a direct transmission of the desert music style.