Mdou Moctar - "Live at the Niger River"

[@jacobgates1986]

In my tribe Ohkay Owingeh NM, USA, we bury our dead with the rising sun , when we are most peace to help send off our loved ones so they can be free and rise up with the sun. So in the morning I feel most alive, waking up with the rising sun knowing that I am most alive to wake up another day to enjoy beautiful music, along with watching the world transform from dark to light.

[@nbal5115]

بچ

[@rolferikbaklkk6613]

Im proud to be an Ohkay from muskogee…

[@vogelvogeltje]

⁠@@rolferikbaklkk6613 “Im proud of not standing up to an unjust war, and being a goodie two shoes, and squeaky clean good ol boy”

[@libralaw7359]

What a lovely tradition! Thank you for sharing.

[@-norsecode-]

​@@rolferikbaklkk6613Muskogee Nation 💗

[@massinjacob506]

يحيا الشعب الامازيغي الكبير. تحيا اللغة الأمازيغية النيجر مالي موريطانيا المغرب الجزاير تونس ليبيا مصر تشاد السودان شعب واحد لغة واحدة

[@2handzzz]

Oh to be vibing with the squad on the river as the sun comes up. Joined by some goats even. I am having my morning coffee and am being transported to another place.

[@abdoulwatamasheq2347]

It's so amazing to see people from all over the world sharing their love and sentiments here in this comment section. The beauty of this music reaches far and wide to every continent of this Earth. The mystical and ancestral vibration resonates in the souls of many people, mine included. Thank you Mdou moctar from the bottom of my heart for creating this beautiful music. #tuareg 😍🔥🎸

[@sharkamov]

Well said, my sentiments precisely! . . .🤘

[@libralaw7359]

ditto!!

[@Drivesfastlikescats]

Wonderfully expressed 🧡

[@thierryc3753]

Tout a fait d'accord , preuve qu'il reste encore de bonne choses en ce monde.

[@ili626]

I’m already starting to love this band. Just today I first heard them. This natural setting fits them well.. They provide great company

[@hanshendriksen72]

As usual, Mdou Moctar setting a new standard with this performance. Absolutely spectacular.

[@shalasalazar4930]

Indeed, wholeheartedly agree!

[@variolavera-f8l]

Mr. Mdou is good and original, but they set the standard; kzbin.info/www/bejne/jKCzgYChqb12e6s

[@hanktheblesseddeejay]

The sound of the guitar looks like the sunset

[@omairsh8]

Perfect description! Acid tone

[@BenedickHoward]

Shucks, I so miss West Africa, the desert festivals, the smiling faces, warm hearts, couscous, barbequed meats in the evenings and the camel trains swishing through the full moon light filled dunes. Mahalo from Hawaii.

[@hopeclayburnsax9369]

This music and video should be prescribed as an alternative to blood pressure pills because I’m so chilled and a serene space listening to this.

[@tumblewheed5994]

There is absolutely no reason I should find this as intriguing as I do! Soul knows no nationalities or borders. I am entranced...

[@motorbikeTim1]

I wish I could upvote this every time I wwatch it. Im awe struck by the location.

[@Baghdadbatterymusic]

Imagine being that one person who disliked this. I honestly can't, it must suck to be them

[@sponkmcdonk3898]

I was at their concert and someone behind me was shitting on them. It's lame when people bring a "friend" who turns out to be a racist ignorant douchebag and feels the need to badmouth the band in public like that.

[@MrTicTics]

@@sponkmcdonk3898 some people are just miserable and they almost can't help themselves. If you can look past them being bitter, they're actually free marketing lol

[@lmg4378]

Hopefully it was somebody who thought thumb down means terrific!

[@ragaamedia]

These fantastic people are our brothers! Oromo, Afar, Somali, Sidama people of Ethiopia are your brothers. In Diredawa we have the same beats 🎧. Nice to meet you ❤❤❤

[@rorymcclure]

This band changed my life

[@heraprince]

As the former wife of a N African, your music brings me comfort in my dark days. Love for the Sahara

[@jochemloeve7604]

0:37 Tala Tannam 4:40 Bismilahi Atagah 10:55 Ya Habibti 15:09 Chismiten

[@momofri6643]

Just when it couldn't get more perfect we see their friend brewing tea!

[@lastmanstanding9389]

The beauty of an African dawn and mesmerizing music..

[@markbutterfield2740]

My great honor to have seen them twice in concert. In Oregon!

[@TheFord1932]

Wow what a group. Can't stop listening to them. Please come to 🇦🇺 Australia.

[@jakemargerison9262]

Pretty sure they are coming to Aus in March 23'

[@aarondoyle96]

Hes coming mate, im seeing him in Brunswick Ballroom in melbs

[@ThouDailyBlab]

@@aarondoyle96 Just found them last week. As usual I missed them. Hope they come back...

[@markkennedy7404]

Also a late comer from Melbourne, enjoying the music.

[@rebekah620able]

makes my ears feel so good

[@Yusufiano]

I played drums when I was like 9-10 years old. Now I am very inspired to play drums again

[@chrisgannuscio2217]

Good luck!!! Start playing, Brother! God bless you on your path!!

[@5thbassdrum]

Me too I got bored and almost gave up from the hurdles of the music business. Thank you Mdou mactar!

[@hhalimbbouakka3532]

نتمنى لو تعيدو غناء اغنية توماس توماس جميلة جدا ،تخية الى ناس تمنراست ولاد بلادي ،انا من ولاية البيض وربي يحفظكم الفنانين

[@EsmondLyons]

The recording is fantastic, great mix by whoever did this remarkable job!

[@shysonofficial]

I seccond that

[@jho2646]

The bass player, according to the video description.

[@skyarubi]

And to think they used little Roland Cube amps!

[@meiyuma7789]

This is one of the most incredible things I have ever seen.

[@bruceangel4459]

I can see your excellent work reflected in the eyes of the children. Their unscripted and spontaneous responses are the ultimate truth teller. Keep up the great work!

[@balabunat]

We NEED such music nowadays. Maximum grounded, peaceful, simple...love it! Thank you guys, for what you are doing

[@johnnydeformed7123]

Super tight band! Beautiful voice, I don't know what he's singing about but I'm sure it means a lot. His guitar sounds like a sitar. I'm sure this is influenced by styles of music that I'm unfamiliar with, but there's something vaguely Appalachian folk about it. This evokes good feelings, when I hear this band, I'm just *gone.*

[@mengmar1]

It's refreshing to see a band enjoying their craft as much as these guys. Regards from Manchester

[@MegaAmoled]

this is the future

[@kirbykeough3366]

Listening here in Hawaii, your heartfelt music so very moving and beautiful! Mahalo nui!!!

[@chelanoestaok9709]

Enjoying all the way from Hawaiian islands👏🏼🤙🏼🌴☀️

[@bethwilliams7926]

Hypnotic and ethereal. I'm hooked.

[@Kastsiuchenka2Minsk]

молодец Мухтарчик, продолжай радовать нас новыми песнями

[@DriverFirst-547]

Soothing music. Something that is sorely lacking right now. Thank you.

[@AzmeerDarulBarai]

Salam my favourite band! Peace be upon us all!

[@ibrahimabdoulaye1394]

Mdou moctar always magnificence of beautiful colors, sun's colors, music's colors, happiness color. Great artist.

[@MattPendles]

OMFG!! You guys are amazing!!! Please come to Adelaide, Australia!! So much love for you guys!! You guys need so much more followers than you have atm!! I mean, your sound and meaning are what the world needs to hear right now!! Please do another live version of Tarhatazed!! Would be greatly appreciated!! Everyone I introduce to this song absolutely loves it!! Much love Matt Pendles from Adelaide ❤️🙃

[@HeatherClarkafterdark]

I ABSOLUTELY LOVE THESE GUYS!!!!

[@drychaf]

Must be a great feeling to be so fluent as this on an instrument. Lovely music under a spectacular sky.

[@gspona]

Sheer brilliance, pure magic! I don’t understand the lyrics but music like this will put you in a trance for sure!

[@sharkamov]

*Fantastic music by Mdou Moctar!* 💓

[@hannuback]

I love this stuff! I've just discovered your music and I have been listening to it a lot this week. I don't understand a word you're singing, but I feel you're at the core with your music - it comes from the heart. It's nice to see a performance like this, where you're just enjoying the music together. It's meditative, beautiful and there is joy and peace in it. Even the goats seem to like it! :)

[@MilkCheck]

As someone who has listened for awhile now, enjoy! Check out all their stuff it’s all golden

[@rasta-moumou9749]

Perfect sitting my brothers....pure everlasting serinity comes with authentic vibes...wish I was there...

[@libralaw7359]

Fabulous!!! The music is amazing and the river is absolutely gorgeous!!

[@derekjesse2582]

I’m so mad at myself for not seeing them when they were in my state

[@shalasalazar4930]

Truly one of the best bands in the world today. You're all so extraordinarily gifted. ✌🏽❤

[@ericlangloislanglois7661]

I love u, i'll see u at Montreal the july 26

[@omairsh8]

Ya Habibti is such a masterpiece

[@skeeterboombaty]

just discovered these guys. My mind is fucking BLOWN. Completely blown. Never heard of Berber blues either...just so excited because this art is beautiful.

[@margaretnesbeth593]

I love this, amazing setting.

[@Jim.Caughta]

A band called Ifá led me to these fabulous human beings. So good!!!!

[@Amadeus451]

Always sounds so clean in every performance I've seen, this group is clearly dedicated to their craft. Never dropped a beat or hit a yellow note, awesome

[@YURAKAPTIV]

Been a fan for years and can't wait until the Athens show, definitely entering a trance that night.

[@Claytone-Records]

Loved reading Mikey’s comments about this performance. Great performance piece, guys.

[@justgivemethetruth]

Someone is a media and marketing genius to show us a side of Africa that we've never seen before. Really great, thanks.

[@yvanobam3902]

That someone is Mikey Coltun, the producer and American bassist of the band 😉

[@justgivemethetruth]

@@yvanobam3902 Thanks Yvan. They're all fantastic. I wish them success, and very much that that success doesn't go to their heads. Fantastic music and videos.

[@jennifermullins277]

Hello from southeastern Kentucky in the US. Thanks for the video and beautiful music!

[@neilleach5249]

Thank you. Best wishes.

[@martinhall932]

This is such a beautiful video... thank you Mdou and your band for sharing your vision. I could feel the spontaneity of the whole production, and then reading Mikey's synopsis confirmed it. With amazing sound quality like that in an outdoor setting, who needs studios?!

[@eleniphotos]

Merci beaucoup! Musique envoutante! J'ai toujours voulu aller au Niger, en Mauritannie et au Mali!

[@observador3419]

Love you all from Brazil!

[@williamridinger843]

Man I would so love to come and play with u gentlemen someday. Terrific flow and beauty vibe to this music. Timeless and ethereal. I love it!

[@Facerip]

Such a unique and interesting band. Love it.

[@heraprince]

Unique for you

[@shepopop]

Thé sound of the Sahara . Reminding me of Tirenawen

[@paulusmarticus]

Wow. Thank you. Lifted my spirit today.

[@scrubbingmonkeys2488]

Great job guys.....real entertainment

[@henrikeriksson6910]

Beautiful suroundings and music

[@BLACKMATTRESS]

What a treasure ❤

[@mariaflores-es2qz]

This music is highly spiritual. I'm from Chicago , and speak English this music moves me. Music is Gods highest form of praise , it's a universal language. Keep playing brothers God bless you all.

[@ericdouglasalexander]

🌬️Add one west coast style modular guy making space noises in the background.🧙‍♂️

[@Millions_Baby]

Thank you so much mdou montar 🥰🥰🥰

[@GLD516]

I’m looking forward to seeing this band in Brooklyn this summer.

[@charleshash4919]

Respect!

[@bikers_path]

Great session, great scenery, I especially loved the way you played Ya Habibti: even better than the album version!

[@Hatana-l9z]

ىفغزغ٤

[@omairsh8]

Agreed! Love that song

[@比-o9d]

I hope you guys get to perform in Japan! From the Japanese

[@tanirt-hassnaamalou3996]

Adorable musical team 😍❤️ ..big up Modou Moctar 🇲🇦🙏✔️

[@HamzaKab-]

Glad to see a moroccan with such a good taste 😂 3dbouna s7ab way way

[@shinji5967]

Look at that sun rise!; Whoo hoo!

[@abdoulahinouh---officiel3451]

De cœur avec vous ✌️🎸🇳🇪🎸 Good Luck

[@tijanikidal11]

cooool songs

[@christianepyrenees2281]

Video enchanteresse, idée magnifique que d'aller enregistrer là.... Rien de plus beau que d'allier votre musique avec la nature qui l'a inspirée, et de nous en faire profiter.... Un pur bonheur pour notre être, notre coeur grâce à vous 😊 🙏 🙏 🙏 💖🌴

[@xristian1969]

Gracias por la musica exelente, y sin duda extraordinario video me gusto mucho, saludos desde Santiago de Chile

[@hounnontinarnaud3322]

the boss of bosses

[@chloescat]

Quickly becoming a band I adore! ❤️🇳🇪

[@somefatbugger]

You are such brilliance to my ears, moving me in rhythm with you. Much love. Cheers from Australia. I have subscribed.

[@kenmilne2379]

Awesome again boys!! ❤ lovely sound !! ❤❤

[@brandenpatten]

This is incredible

[@brandenpatten]

Come to Minneapolis MN

[@kakazak3934]

This is the most insane scenery I have ever seen.... Music genuine, players genuine....it is just perfect. I love you guys

[@manuelalbertomarques4575]

Congratulations , this is Great! Thnaks you for your songs ,wish all the best for all .

[@freethis222]

The sounds are so familiar, but the arrangement of them is so enchanting, I feel so at ease listening to this, like it's a harbinger of good.

[@Pappy_Spoilers]

Never gets old

[@abdoulahimohamedmijila4400]

Très bien mes frères Mdou et akhmoudou👍👍🇳🇪🇳🇪🇳🇪🇳🇪🌹🌹

[@dorisadler8105]

This wonderful music and video is like therapy for my soul.

[@موحمدمحمود]

،تاحيتي😍⁦🇩🇿⁩⁦🇩🇿⁩🙋

[@yvanobam3902]

They made it through the wilderness 🥹

[@andrewgoldbergs4474]

Just spectacular and natural..great backdrop and as always inspiring musicianship carries you away..

[@freedarga2227]

Wow, sessioni opus est ut hoc Pura musica fruor ex tanto opere Amor et pax a Sudan 🇸🇩❤️❤️

[@sukasobbiire2796]

Ndou Moctar y're Amazing 💥

[@marinalvasofia4075]

Jesus vai vir

[@travisthornton1792]

Man, Peter Jackson did some magic with that recovered Beatles footage

[@darkranger116]

heck yes!!

[@timaeschulze]

This is what it should be all about. Beautiful recording, thank you so much for this!

[@gabrielha]

So great, thanks for putting this into the world.

[@TomTom-xp2jb]

This feels awesome!!! Thx for the great vibes. ❤️🌟🖖