Mdou Moctar - "Afrique Victime (Live)"

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  • Опубликовано: 6 апр 2021
  • Live in Niamey, Niger.
    In winter 2020, the Mdou Moctar band met up in Niamey, the capital of Niger, to record a few songs in anticipation of the release of, Afrique Victime (May 21st on Matador Records). We were staying on the outskirts of town at a friend's home. One day, we quietly set up in front of the house to film a few songs. Despite our relative isolation, the noise of the band inevitably attracted a crowd. What started as the four of us simply playing a few songs for a camera turned into a three-night run of rowdy concerts, bringing in hundreds of eager listeners. Each night, kids from all over the city would line up at our door, rushing over after their final evening prayer. These performances were completely spontaneous and wholly unplanned. Thanks to our audience, we were able to capture the spectacular energy of a typical Niamey concert for you. We're thrilled about it and hope you will be, too. Enjoy!
    Footage shot by: Mamadou Halidou & WH Moustapha / Dynamique image
    Audio Recorded by: Mikey Coltun
    Mixed and Mastered by Seth Manchester at Machines with Magnets

Комментарии • 522

  • @capitanothegreat3994
    @capitanothegreat3994 3 года назад +469

    That Drummer is No Joke, Legendary!

    • @Musicagine
      @Musicagine 3 года назад +19

      If you come afric youll see that they make rytm with all the people starthin 5 years old their music is all rhytm and melodic jumping but also feeling may come

    • @karimabdelmalek5645
      @karimabdelmalek5645 2 года назад +1

      And more.

    • @karimabdelmalek5645
      @karimabdelmalek5645 2 года назад +2

      @@Musicagine try to know. Never forget. Always in your head.

    • @mb8kr
      @mb8kr 2 года назад +1

      You bet.

    • @leor.labarge8625
      @leor.labarge8625 2 года назад

      YEah man!! What;s his name>

  • @Yosef9438
    @Yosef9438 7 месяцев назад +30

    Every player in this band is so unbelievably good. I've actually never heard someone play a conventional drumset like that.

  • @erockromulan9329
    @erockromulan9329 3 года назад +255

    The Soul of Jimi Hendrix floated to the Sahara

    • @brazims
      @brazims 2 года назад +5

      Reminds me of when Carlos Santana hit the American musical scene. Awesome!

    • @NightMusic
      @NightMusic 2 года назад +12

      jimmy hendrix of AFRICA

  • @vantijden9046
    @vantijden9046 Год назад +17

    The moment those kids started dancing ! Thanks for that

  • @salimeomayr80
    @salimeomayr80 2 года назад +10

    We ask God to liberate my region from ignorance, slavery, tribalism, corruption, tyranny, tyranny, and establish God’s law and the Sunnah of His Messenger.

  • @siddharthpillai2440
    @siddharthpillai2440 2 года назад +166

    It's been a while since I witnessed a rock star and their band, just plain and simple, killing it.

  • @Papershields001
    @Papershields001 Год назад +20

    I love how much the tempo of this song changes from performance to performance. A real legit rock band.

  • @jacobgates1986
    @jacobgates1986 2 года назад +70

    Best part was the 1st part of the set and all the kids broke out dancing so hard dust was everywhere. Pure bliss of music makes anywhere no matter the harsh world around , it will make you forget your troubles real quick .

    • @nomadvideomachine
      @nomadvideomachine Год назад +1

    • @vlada
      @vlada 10 месяцев назад +2

      I thought the same exact thing. Of the 1,000 shows we did, one of the memorable ones I remember was an outdoor show where we got kids to come up on stage for a song. I was at the foot of the stage and saw the kids faces as they were walking down and the word 'bliss' is the perfect description.

    • @jacobgates1986
      @jacobgates1986 10 месяцев назад

      @@vlada right, it was music at its finest. And that's really cool, what was your bands name and what kind of music did you guys play?

    • @rhysdrader9972
      @rhysdrader9972 10 месяцев назад

      I love this!!

    • @rhysdrader9972
      @rhysdrader9972 10 месяцев назад

      ​@@vladakeep rocking my friend!!

  • @joeyoung9185
    @joeyoung9185 3 года назад +37

    You can't find a better crowd than them lmao. This is the power of music, right here.

  • @andrewgoldbergs4474
    @andrewgoldbergs4474 3 года назад +112

    This bloke and his fantastic band are turning heads and eardrums around the world at present..African music is definitely on the big stage now!

    • @georgzausinger9730
      @georgzausinger9730 3 года назад

      Afrikafest Birkenried known ? Erock Romulan ? Jeff Schwertfeger ? Ardo Hanne Segou and Michael Chung supporting Africa Museum in Korea ?

    • @chocolatefrogs1992
      @chocolatefrogs1992 2 года назад +1

      @@georgzausinger9730 who tf are these people?

    • @georgzausinger9730
      @georgzausinger9730 2 года назад

      @@chocolatefrogs1992 let us talk about best of worldwide music ! German roots in US : Glenn Miller, Steinbeck famous and many more

    • @billystronk4251
      @billystronk4251 2 года назад

      @@georgzausinger9730 You sound psychotic

  • @Villain_Actual
    @Villain_Actual 3 года назад +355

    This band is so underrated. They are a rare gem and not enough people have heard them.

    • @serdaleberhardt9472
      @serdaleberhardt9472 3 года назад +9

      This is going to change real quick. They’r music is excellent.

    • @colemayson1164
      @colemayson1164 3 года назад

      Pro tip : watch movies on kaldrostream. Me and my gf have been using them for watching all kinds of movies during the lockdown.

    • @korbinjaziel5019
      @korbinjaziel5019 3 года назад

      @Cole Mayson yup, been using flixzone} for since december myself :D

    • @adamonyx8167
      @adamonyx8167 3 года назад

      @Cole Mayson Yup, been using flixzone} for years myself =)

    • @vihaanwalter2350
      @vihaanwalter2350 3 года назад

      @Cole Mayson Yea, have been using Flixzone} for years myself :D

  • @TarantinosCat
    @TarantinosCat 3 года назад +21

    Respect to that African sister who just don’t care but to dance 🤘🏾

  • @Prebound_
    @Prebound_ Год назад +8

    This band deserves a stage at all times.

  • @theIneffableTale
    @theIneffableTale 3 года назад +104

    One of the greatest living guitarist. Everyone needs to hear this music.

    • @tbz1551
      @tbz1551 3 года назад +2

      He should find a lead singer.

  • @kairosmvr1900
    @kairosmvr1900 7 месяцев назад +6

    Wish I could see these guys live! Much love from Los Angeles ❤️

  • @djadequate
    @djadequate 3 года назад +61

    Half a world away, and this music still resonates and makes me love these people and this crowd. So wonderful.

  • @mikedude1984
    @mikedude1984 6 дней назад

    Amazing. And all the boys dancing is beautiful.. thanks

  • @michaelteret4763
    @michaelteret4763 3 года назад +59

    This is just wonderful. Mdou is amazing, and wow, that drummer!

  • @a.s.h.a118
    @a.s.h.a118 3 года назад +113

    I love that woman just fully in her vibes dancing away, that's what I'm gonna do after work today :)

  • @casodreyfuszola
    @casodreyfuszola 6 месяцев назад +4

    The genius of Mdou Moctar.

    • @huascar66
      @huascar66 Месяц назад

      Mdou Moctar is his own genius. I tire of the comparisons to Hendrix. Mdou Moctar stands on his own. He is a true original.

  • @jdixon390
    @jdixon390 3 года назад +8

    Kinda sounds like a happy Crumbling Castle, I like it!

  • @rikstrange662
    @rikstrange662 3 года назад +4

    Man dig this cat! He swings it like a Hendrix of the desert! Way far out baby, I mean really far out!!

  • @GG-xn1xl
    @GG-xn1xl 2 года назад +6

    難解なようでシンプル。馴染みないようでなんか聴き覚えある。
    かっこよい。

    • @postmortemarg
      @postmortemarg 10 месяцев назад

      So fresh my dude, that guitar work is really good

  • @BobbyGeneric145
    @BobbyGeneric145 3 года назад +83

    I love the shots where all the youngsters are allowing that Queen to dance by herself... Juxtaposed with shots of all the children feeling the groove!

    • @a.s.h.a118
      @a.s.h.a118 3 года назад +4

      me too! love it

    • @BobbyGeneric145
      @BobbyGeneric145 3 года назад +5

      @@a.s.h.a118 i am going to see them in Chicago! Very excited!

    • @a.s.h.a118
      @a.s.h.a118 3 года назад +3

      @@BobbyGeneric145 that's awesome! Enjoy it :)

    • @anton__r
      @anton__r 3 года назад +2

      Thats the way she fuckin goes :D

    • @georgzausinger9730
      @georgzausinger9730 3 года назад

      Mdou Moctar known ? Erock Romulan Pacific Coast Trail famous Seattle ?

  • @LeMortso
    @LeMortso 3 года назад +3

    Man when those Kids started dancing I got up outa my seat and Joined Them!! SO GOOD>

  • @papadehmer1893
    @papadehmer1893 3 месяца назад +2

    No matter where you may live in this big rock luving earth music brings people together!!!

  • @omairsh8
    @omairsh8 2 года назад +5

    Can't get over how good his guitar tone is. So acidic yet so warm

  • @lucarich8711
    @lucarich8711 5 месяцев назад +2

    What a powerful song! I don't understand the words but it made me want to dance and cry.

  • @Musicagine
    @Musicagine 3 месяца назад +2

    One of the best sologuitar player

  • @elenaoblomova_
    @elenaoblomova_ 19 дней назад

    Greetings from Russia! It`s amazing show!

  • @TheSamoht67
    @TheSamoht67 3 года назад +14

    The most refreshing sound I've heard for years, greetings from Ireland 🙏

  • @UnclePutte
    @UnclePutte Год назад +1

    He looks cooler than the Grim Reaper, totally untouchable. But the music is real. They're gonna shake the world.

  • @rohn4558
    @rohn4558 2 года назад +1

    Why rock is inherently is us!!!! Africa Unite🌍 Just take a look at the youth enjoying! You just got your biggest fan of the diaspora peoples

  • @Siepsiep
    @Siepsiep 3 года назад +33

    This makes me so happy, ans also so sad (you know, for nostalgic reasons, remembering to come together for live music and dance around...seems like a distant memory).

    • @petervlahos7602
      @petervlahos7602 3 года назад

      Thanks for posting in your deep cuts email.

  • @Surfer_gaze
    @Surfer_gaze 3 года назад +10

    its like argentinian people, best crowd ever, feeling the music, greetings from Copenhague

  • @tomasmartosvevoahre7799
    @tomasmartosvevoahre7799 7 месяцев назад +2

    One of the most exciting performances I've seen in recent years, I love that there's no separation between band and audience, and the children are absolutely into it. I hope to see you guys live some day, much love from Argentina.

  • @BobbyGeneric145
    @BobbyGeneric145 3 года назад +15

    That was beautiful. Occasionally Mdou would slightly reveal the pride he felt with a sly smile!

  • @MsLukulus
    @MsLukulus 3 года назад +2

    ես շշմած եմ․․․ Ոչ թե լավա, այլ ֆանտաստիկ լավ։ Տուարեգների գիթառը սատկացնումա, ինտերպրետացիան էլ շատ լավնա։ Մի օր արեք Հայաստան։ ❤️☘️❤️☘️

  • @waxim1516
    @waxim1516 11 месяцев назад +1

    Que du love d'Algérie voisine !
    Je vous ai découvert au Newport folk... vous avez jouer le meme jour que mon artriste préféré "Del water gap" !

  • @Kalemafka
    @Kalemafka 3 года назад +22

    This is so pure and authentic. Thank you so much for keeping the rock flame alive.

  • @AzaiezAbdelbakiStPakis
    @AzaiezAbdelbakiStPakis 3 года назад +8

    That's the essence of Music .. ♥ with Love & Respect from Tunisia ..

  • @riverreasteve
    @riverreasteve 2 года назад +3

    Love it when the kids start dancing - You can't stand still to music that good

  • @abdifatahabdi3337
    @abdifatahabdi3337 3 года назад +5

    🤩 this reminds me of DURDUR band in Somalia 🇸🇴,,, love from Somalia 🇸🇴

    • @georgzausinger9730
      @georgzausinger9730 3 года назад +1

      Afrikafest Birkenried known ? I joined Somalia evening in 2019 ! Amazing !

  • @tonirodriguez6649
    @tonirodriguez6649 3 года назад +24

    Amazing!!! They’re getting lots of airplay on our NPR, UT radio station in Austin! We love you!! ❤️

  • @sosmra
    @sosmra 3 года назад +9

    Loved it when the kids started dancing , this is new to me but this guy rocks!

  • @MuzPhilip
    @MuzPhilip 3 года назад +8

    This whole album is absolutely incredible. Love from Canada.

  • @abdoulwatamasheq2347
    @abdoulwatamasheq2347 Год назад +2

    Music is the only place where tuareg epeople still kings. Long live our wounded soul

  • @coocoocachoo17
    @coocoocachoo17 Год назад +2

    I am so glad that your sounds have found me Mdou. You have an experienced spirit my friend…..

  • @bbbrucebaker
    @bbbrucebaker 3 года назад +4

    this is so powerful and beautiful i'm crying. No joke.

  • @karmakolaj5931
    @karmakolaj5931 Год назад +2

    Amazing music and band, love from Romania !

  • @AG-lm5uf
    @AG-lm5uf 2 года назад +3

    This is revolutionary. We are witnessing the birth of something very big.

  • @Zaayn3-26
    @Zaayn3-26 11 месяцев назад

    Love from Bangladesh 🇧🇩 Where born another legend of the world of guitar (Ayub Bacchu) sir RIP

  • @andrewbarker8631
    @andrewbarker8631 2 месяца назад +2

    Afrikan rock stars. You got to deal with it

  • @whatwouldhousedo5136
    @whatwouldhousedo5136 2 года назад +2

    I just love African guitar. Songhoy Blues is one of my favourites- a lot like Mdou.

  • @GLeibniz1716
    @GLeibniz1716 3 года назад +9

    Love the simplicity of the set up

  • @goryachee
    @goryachee 3 года назад +8

    when kids start dancing it looks fkin awesome!!!

  • @mb8kr
    @mb8kr Год назад +2

    Im from the north Algeria and I understand what's he singing, amazigh is overall the same, beit Niger Mali Algeri Morocco

  • @TheFord1932
    @TheFord1932 Год назад +2

    This guy and the band are legendary

  • @horscategorie
    @horscategorie 2 года назад

    So glad I found this band - Killing it!

  • @koborattila2466
    @koborattila2466 3 года назад +1

    Mdou moctar is something everyone should experience once in their life.. This is something we shall preserve for the future.. There is so much culture and the human experience in these sounds and music.. It's like a book of sounds telling the stories of a thousand years

  • @vodenapuska4796
    @vodenapuska4796 3 года назад +36

    This is the definition of Africa, pure energy. It's so nice to see all those children dancing and being happy despite they all probably live in powerty. Sometimes music is all you need.

  • @awboat
    @awboat 3 года назад

    I read the review of Mdou's album in The Week, and here I am and already a huge fan. Wow, love this

  • @oriolpujolmartinez7268
    @oriolpujolmartinez7268 3 года назад +4

    Nice pogo! That crowd was more devoted than many I see in first world clubs today.

  • @PurityVendetta
    @PurityVendetta 3 года назад +124

    For a change the algorithm has found something amazing to offer me. What a brilliant band and I wish them all the very best for success, they have a great future.

    • @Guvnor6
      @Guvnor6 3 года назад +5

      Exactly, somehow youtube added this to my choices, amazing stuff

    • @jeremesimmons158
      @jeremesimmons158 3 года назад +1

      I concur!! Just got home from from a long ride listening to some classic American bebop and it dovetailed into this perfectly.

    • @erockromulan9329
      @erockromulan9329 3 года назад +1

      Check out the KEXP live performance of Taharazed (sp)

    • @loungewear13
      @loungewear13 3 года назад +1

      Buy the new album

    • @georgzausinger9730
      @georgzausinger9730 3 года назад

      Afrikafest Wassertruedingen bekannt ? Birkenried ? Erock Roman Pacific Coast Trail famous Seattle

  • @bycarolbarber
    @bycarolbarber 3 года назад +1

    Beautiful! Love!!!!

  • @fiorellaballarte2623
    @fiorellaballarte2623 3 года назад +3

    Yo, bailando como los niños jejej.
    Suena increíble y la letra muy fuerte
    Saludos desde Perú!!💗 🇵🇪

  • @matthiasschwarz2495
    @matthiasschwarz2495 3 года назад

    The grown ups in the audience don´t know how to live in the moment like the kids do. Love the music

  • @lesterksi4521
    @lesterksi4521 2 года назад

    The soul goes into those hands and fingers. Crazy groove. Loved it. All the best!

  • @v1ncepupp1o7
    @v1ncepupp1o7 3 года назад +84

    Music and dancing... this is what its all about. Beautiful video to experience, thank you ⚡️

    • @patchikarp8106
      @patchikarp8106 3 года назад +3

      Couldn't put it better myself. 💚

    • @patximartel
      @patximartel 3 года назад +3

      Sometimes people forget the power of dancing when talking about music. Dance is so powerful, so beautiful.

    • @georgzausinger9730
      @georgzausinger9730 3 года назад

      Afrikafest Birkenried known ?

  • @marianavera9297
    @marianavera9297 3 года назад

    I love so so much the childhood in this video!!! Congrats..they're the future of yours music!

  • @robertonavarrete5128
    @robertonavarrete5128 3 года назад +5

    It looks like I missed a great gig. Wild and free. The drummer. Thanks 👍

  • @ads39
    @ads39 2 года назад

    I love how the lead guitarist slapped the devil out of that black child at 1.45. This music performance really speaks to me.

  • @naturequeen2597
    @naturequeen2597 3 года назад

    This feels like music in its purist form. The description adds to this.

  • @Anonymous-xc2dj
    @Anonymous-xc2dj 3 года назад +1

    What a raw bad, everything about it is so pure it’s perfect

  • @madmike9204
    @madmike9204 3 года назад +3

    È tutto così bello che viene da piangere

  • @CommodusSPQR
    @CommodusSPQR 3 года назад +9

    How I'd love to have been there!

  • @muchanadziko6378
    @muchanadziko6378 3 года назад +1

    I feel like it's the single greatest live music performance I've heard in my life

  • @jacksonknox5029
    @jacksonknox5029 3 года назад +1

    Instantaneously in love with this sound... My first time hearing it today right now this video! Im all in!😎👏👏👏👏

  • @thomasr3805
    @thomasr3805 2 года назад +1

    Following these artists of the Sahara for years now.
    They give a new face to rock, and I get lost in the trance of drum and riffs. Perfect music for driving through dunes… ❤️

  • @pallmall7385
    @pallmall7385 Год назад

    What a talented group of guys... WOW!

  • @soupand2sticks921
    @soupand2sticks921 3 года назад

    I’m so stoked I found this band

  • @jamesshipp8411
    @jamesshipp8411 3 года назад +2

    Such beautiful music. Love to see the people dance, especially the little kids!

  • @thrashingdemon09
    @thrashingdemon09 3 года назад +4

    Mdou you are such a bad ass thank you for inspiring me to keep playing guitar!!!!

  • @runedharma22
    @runedharma22 2 года назад +2

    Lefty like Hendrix. He would blow Jimi's mind.

  • @patximartel
    @patximartel 3 года назад +1

    A top band from the last 10 years no doubt.

  • @silverbackalphamale4132
    @silverbackalphamale4132 2 года назад

    that place is ooozing with good vibes. just brings a big smile in my face.

  • @RockOfGreece
    @RockOfGreece 3 года назад +13

    Mdou was definitely born with a purpose and now he is living it

    • @greggilleland7831
      @greggilleland7831 2 года назад

      And he will inspire countless others to be like him.

  • @SandroMassarani
    @SandroMassarani 3 года назад +59

    With solo guitar gradually disappearing from music in the last few years, it's really wonderful listen to this.

    • @JonOroMusic
      @JonOroMusic 3 года назад +3

      Not accurate.

    • @mustafajuventino9964
      @mustafajuventino9964 3 года назад

      Tuareg guitarists are the last hope 😢

    • @retronax4346
      @retronax4346 2 года назад +5

      from pop music yes i guess, but if you want solo guitar there's more stuff out there now than there ever was

    • @mb8kr
      @mb8kr Год назад

      Its rekindled in this part of the world.

  • @christopherleninanbarasan9804
    @christopherleninanbarasan9804 3 года назад +1

    Amazing! Wish i could listen live once..

  • @Hilmelina
    @Hilmelina 3 года назад +1

    Best I heard in a long time 🙌

  • @margaretnesbeth593
    @margaretnesbeth593 3 года назад +3

    Great meaningful song, sung and played beautifully by the amazing Mdou, ✌️❤️☘️👍

  • @stefano-tq8ns
    @stefano-tq8ns 2 года назад +1

    finally some groove in 2021! Thank you mdou, hope you'll also come to Italy!

  • @gregarnold1696
    @gregarnold1696 3 года назад

    Their playing is so free and powerful!!!!

  • @youthofyesterdayrecords
    @youthofyesterdayrecords 3 года назад +41

    I was watching an interview with him where he apologized for sometimes getting his French and English (both of which he is fluent in) a bit mixed up. And he speaks music better than all of the rest. Genius! Great band all around bringing vibes of unity.

    • @a.s.h.a118
      @a.s.h.a118 3 года назад

      💜

    • @hahahaani
      @hahahaani 3 года назад +13

      @michael boultinghouse she's not even the op of the comment you bozo, maybe take it easy on the Peterson brain rot

    • @someguyfromanotherplanet5284
      @someguyfromanotherplanet5284 2 года назад +1

      He isn't a fluent english speaker. Nigeriens speak french and not english.

    • @davidhoran7116
      @davidhoran7116 2 года назад

      @@someguyfromanotherplanet5284 he’s done interviews entirely in English

    • @someguyfromanotherplanet5284
      @someguyfromanotherplanet5284 2 года назад +1

      @@davidhoran7116 where he struggled with english.

  • @braj14177
    @braj14177 2 года назад +2

    Lots of love from India 🇮🇳❤️ crazy energy man, adernelin rush 🌪️🌪️

  • @margaretnesbeth593
    @margaretnesbeth593 3 года назад

    Mdou is most definitely one of the rare breed, bless him🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥☘️✌️👍❤️

  • @gabrielantoniosilvamancera8650
    @gabrielantoniosilvamancera8650 3 года назад

    This is beautiful. Thank you.

  • @bluesman7703
    @bluesman7703 3 года назад

    Awesome music coming from these guys ! Best stuff I've heard in a long while !!!💫💫👽💫💫

  • @Sho-yu2424
    @Sho-yu2424 2 года назад +1

    凄まじいパワーだ…
    イントロの2音間のプリング・ハンマリングで、リズムが揺れてグルーヴィーなので単調に聞こえないのが凄い…!
    みのさんもおっしゃってましたが、タイム感・リズム感が本当に素晴らしいですね!

  • @sporkfindus4777
    @sporkfindus4777 2 года назад

    I love this so so much!!