Manitoba Live Music Event

About

The Good Will Social Club is proud to present: 

From Abalak, Niger
MDOU MOCTAR
http://sahelsounds.com/mdou-moctar/

TWO NIGHTS!

SUNDAY, JUNE 28
"AKOUNAK TEGGDALIT TAHA TAZOUHAI"
FILM SCREENING!
https://vimeo.com/83729837
8 PM
FREE!

MONDAY, JUNE 29
**LIVE IN CONCERT!**
with opener
KELLY BADO
http://kellybado.com/
Doors 8PM / SHOW 9 PM
Tickets $15 adv. at Music Trader, The Good Will and Ticketfly.comstarting Thursday, May 28.
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In the somewhat crowded scene of Tuareg guitarists, Mdou stands apart from his peers. One of the few original singer/songwriters willing to experiment and push the boundaries of the genre, his unconventional styles have won him accolades both in Niger and abroad.

Mdou Moctar hails from Abalak, in the Azawagh desert of Niger. He taught himself the guitar at a young age on a homemade instrument. Inspired by returning Ishumar, Mdou traveled the road to Libya where he traveled and worked odd jobs. As chance had, he would meet some of the now famous guitarists and further his musical studies. He returned home with a guitar and a dream.

Rising to the status as local celebrity, in 2008 he traveled to Nigeria to record his first album “Anar” – a psychedelic electronic album of Tuareg guitar, became an instant success throughout the mp3 networks of West Africa. “Tahoultine,” one of the standout tracks, was later featured on the compilation “Music from Saharan Cellphones.”

In 2013, he released his first international album, “Afelan,” rocking and raw sessions recorded live at his hometown in Niger. This was followed by the 2014 vinyl release of “Anar.” In 2015, he starred in the first ever Tuareg language film, a fictional story of the struggle of a guitarist trying to make it against all odds in Agadez. The original film soundtrack of new compositions will be released summer 2015.

He has toured throughout Europe, and is touring Canada this summer.