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Mdou Moctar: Afelan

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.

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