Mdou Moctar: Tiny Desk Concert

[@meff1261]

What a time to be alive to see Mdou Moctar shredding it at Tiny Desk! Thank you ♥

[@bobdylanlovr69]

If you haven’t already seen it, they have another one on here as well

[@Lucas_S91]

Never clicked on a video faster than this one. Saw him live in Amsterdam a few weeks back. Place was wild!

[@laptop006]

Saw them live at the Sydney Opera House last year and was astonished, so incredible.

[@rsplatpc]

nice to see John Mayer on bass

[@am_i_elliot]

Lol same!

[@washainzehri5029]

Saw them in London 2 months ago, one of the greatest live shows i’ve ever been to. 🔥🔥

[@ldblokland463]

I was there too it was great

[@theautisticguitarist7560]

THEY BROUGHT ORANGE STACKS TO A TINY DESK THE ABSOLUTE MAD LADS!

[@oopskapootz7276]

Can you explain what are those? I heard him in an interview talking about being used to playing with the instruments connected to battery packs, so they always use them. Is that what this is?

[@LeSpulch]

They most likely have a sponsorship deal with Orange and are required to have them on display.

[@oopskapootz7276]

@@LeSpulch ok they are just amplifiers and stuff then, makes sense

[@Baribrotzer]

Might be a matter of tone: Those amps get the tone they want and need to play that way, so those are what they use.

[@LeSpulch]

​@@oopskapootz7276 Yes, the amps behind them are manufactured by a brand called Orange. A "stack" is a setup where the amplifier is separate from the speaker(s) and usually rests on top, hence the term, stack. A stack setup is usually very loud and wouldn't be necessary for such a small and intimate environment such as a Tiny Desk Concert 👍

[@Rivoltasata]

West African excellence! Thank you Mdou Moctar and crew for being amazing and representing for us Saharan rockers!

[@eksunflower]

Saharan vibes ❤ rock'n'roll 🤘

[@RobertSlover]

Tinariwen really set the tone. solid desert blues great band, but the guitar is rather sloppy!

[@Rivoltasata]

@@RobertSlover sloppy guitar on Tinariwen or here?

[@abaneyone]

Tiny Desk's coverage of international artists and musicians makes it great! The absolute best!

[@Mamounimouri]

الف تحياتي لك اخو اك من الجزائر 🇩🇿 ربي يحفظك انشاء لله من صحراء الجزائر 🇩🇿تستحق الف شكر وتقدير انشاء الله عليك ❤❤❤وشكرا

[@dmarti47]

The Jimi Hendrix of the Sahara 🎸 🤘

[@murkymurk8305]

Agree but he reminds more of Santana though.

[@RafaelDivoz]

tal cual, mi hermano

[@rhyslloyd3681]

Amazing guitarist in every way

[@samuelecruccu5529]

Awesome

[@Anthony-kp7sf]

the entire band is really starting to come together now and its amazing, that last song grooves so well.

[@ExtraPlanar]

This band has gotten me through some tough times. I'm ecstatic to see them here!

[@Daffman999]

I saw them in Vienna at a punk/techno club, they were crazy loud, featuring drums instead of percussion. Great experience, I wish them all the best

[@theclassicrock69]

Got to see them in Indianapolis a few months back. Me and my friends were just grinning from ear to ear the entire time. One of the best guitarists I've ever heard and the crowd went wild for him after every song and his smile every time the crowd cheered was just the happiest thing.

[@hunterprice8145]

I WAS THERE! The dudes that showed up in full touareg dress just to vibe on stage with him for like half the show made it. Shook his hand after it was over to say thanks for the great show and god it was like they were made of stone

[@hj-ct2qi]

it was such a treat to see them in concert in atlanta. west african desert blues getting more and more international hype lately is so exciting

[@favo4675]

That smile at the beginning from the singer. PURE JOY

[@DrMario_666]

Truly one of the best live acts around right now. They’re touring frequently and I highly recommend going if you can make it. They’ll melt your face off.

[@raphaellepin2737]

What a great surprise to see and hear Mdou Moctar in Tiny Desk!! I love how you bring to light any kind of music! Thanks!!

[@kimruffin8039]

love the mix of African drumming and heavy guitar

[@skyeg7725]

saw Mdou and his band play live in Cambridge England … it was an unforgettable experience! Impossible not to love Mdou! Thank you ♥

[@syx9986]

I was just on my way to bed. Sleep can wait!

[@ItsMagicAnn]

So craszttt meeee to

[@labronrobinson3656]

I am such a major admirer of the group!

[@bapbap22]

I just love this music that is produced without a quantizer/metronome and has dynamic changes within a song

[@Bob62798]

This drummer is something special man

[@chancehaki]

I hosted Mdou Moctar live concert in Providence, RI. It was one of wildest dream that came true as a cultural activist and music promoter.

[@RobertSlover]

"cultural activist" ?

[@gothgrrl8711]

@@RobertSlover google: "Cultural activism is a form of activism that uses art and visual production to challenge the dominant ways of thinking about the world and present alternative perspectives."

[@greyleef9144]

Excellent! Africa is rising. Breaking the chains of the past, a new day begins.

[@kaluagrace9002]

im in love with your music...thank you so much for sharing your authentic music with us...Aloha from big island of Hawaii...Mo'ku O' Ke'a'we'..

[@nrg0xb]

Tight set Mdou Moctar, hope your message reaches sound ears and your people get justice!

[@bella7colour]

Mdou Moctar really just makes me want to get up and dance.

[@Auntkekebaby]

Love this group ❤❤ Tiny Desk is coming thru AGAIN!!

[@omermsuliman]

THEY GOT MDOU ON TINY DESK

[@SportyOtterPop]

Bout popped my face, I grinned so huge! It IS so exciting, I agree!

[@wastyd]

criminally underrated band Mdou Moctar is such an amazing guitar player

[@きよ-u2q]

素晴らしい😂 なんだかとても惹きつけられます🎉

[@SiwelYarrum]

@Mdou Moctar if you see this, we would love to see you in Birmingham Alabama ❤️

[@JihedCh]

one of the best bands right now!

[@meridian182]

I've known t'em for a year and listened so many, so many times !! I am willimg so much to see them live this year!!

[@oranjeguice]

So happy to see and hear Mdou Moctar here

[@SirCrashaLot]

groove is strong with this one.

[@holistic.health]

Oh! Very interesting... this was really a surprise! Touareg! 😊

[@solarsatori]

I love him soooo much i'm so happy these guys are getting attention in the West finally.

[@burnerofaidan]

LET'S GOOOO! I saw them in Milan a few weeks ago, love these guys.

[@rupinjayal]

Watched so many of their concerts on YT but they never pall and there's always a subtle new interpretation. Their rhythms are mesmerising. Absolutely love their music. And Takoba is just Tarrifik!

[@estrefne]

One of the best shows ive ever seen (twice)!!

[@emmataylor3141]

Saw him last night in Seattle, insane energy for a show on a Tuesday!!!

[@keichmuncher3999]

One of the best live performances I've seen, saw them when they first came to Glasgow. Pretty rough from the previous night, never smiled that much at a gig before!

[@Ochao968]

This music have a hypnotic touch !! 👏👏

[@viviansalcedo9300]

I’ve had the pleasure of seeing Mdou Moctar twice live in Miami, absolutely hypnotic, wonderful energy!!

[@NesconProductions]

Great set by Mdou Moctar 😘! Best wishes to them.. Thanks as always to NPR knowing what's good..

[@ingriddurden3929]

This band is my favorite - they can do soft, gentle music, and hard rock. And every time they are good. Does the American bassist already speak Tamacheck? Watching Mdou fingers on that guitar - just breath taking...

[@yvanobam3902]

Saw them a month ago for their very first gig in Paris, it was awesome ❤

[@michaelkutulas8878]

One of my absolute favorites! Thanks Tiny Desk for having them on!

[@grhinson]

These guys rock....Orange must have set them up....

[@motogravel]

Saw them a couple of years ago, opening for Parquet Courts. Great live show from both bands! Hadn't heard of Mdou but was pleasantly surprised and bought a shirt at the show!

[@hanshendriksen72]

Yes! Finally!

[@genewest8426]

Just incredible 🎉

[@bishopsify]

He really enjoys what he does. It's amazing watching Moctar playing.

[@thefantasywriterstoolshed8104]

placing ads in the middle of a song is just the worst human behaviour

[@TeaRex]

get adblock, trust me makes youtube way more watchable

[@uhoh2017]

KZbin just does that. It has nothing to do with the uploader. :/

[@tonysherman5649]

Member when KZbin was real cool and ad free? I member 😢

[@fsdds1488]

Yeah, like I know KZbin needs ad revenue, but they could at least use the algorithm to place ads during breaks.

[@derekandrews9545]

media music sites only want to grab your money don't have any respects for the music

[@SportyOtterPop]

I have loved him for a couple years now! Tuareg Blues are one of my passions! Bravo, Tiny Desk!

[@rasra8548]

What's your best artists in this musical genre!?

[@RighteousGemz]

*”Funeral For Justice”* is probably the best album of the year for me.. I highly recommend it to anyone wants a trippy vibe.

[@yourgirldp]

Never heard of Mdou Moctar. Almost skipped this set. So Happy I changed my mind and listened. Thanks Tiny Desk

[@earthandwind820]

Agreed, what beautiful music! Love this

[@Zatchamoe]

I strongly recommend his first album, so good

[@-corvin]

can recommend tinariwen and the les filles de illighadad. the latter has/had fatou seidi ghali and Fatimata Ahmadelher two of the only female tuareg guitarists overcoming social gender boundaries but also musical gender roles. while tinariwen is probably the most polished of the sahel bands - they also have a great set on kexp.

[@lewt525]

I must have been living under quite the rock to not know about this for two weeks! So glad he and his band have made it here.!

[@elkeesandoval2877]

Just saw him last night at the Teragram ballroom in Los Angeles, it was beautiful 🎤🎸🎵🎶🎵🎸🎤

[@safrinaahmed4959]

Never in a bad mood when listening to Mdou Moctar!!!!!

[@iriereviews]

NPR TD, thank you!!!!

[@jefo2405]

Very very cool!! Thanks!!

[@am_i_elliot]

YES!!! YESS!!! YESSS!!!!!

[@vadergrd]

love the sound! another tiny desk concert gem!

[@bapbap22]

That rhythm jam at around 8’ feeds me

[@zahraismail840]

I cannot explain how happy this makes me

[@ElsonCabral]

Incrível ! Abraços do Brasil 😊😊👏👏

[@zenseas]

Wow!!!!! I love Tiny Desk and this episode!!! Thank you! ❤❤❤

[@bozzninjaface7560]

He got some jimi.

[@kairosmvr1900]

Halal Hendrix

[@CappyRev]

He might have been entirely unaware of Jimi during his formative years. Even when he was in the Purple Rain reimagining he had not heard of Prince beforehand.

[@Zatchamoe]

Can't wait to see this guy next month, been wanting to for years

[@kimdixson1400]

love this sound so unique but takes me back in time😊

[@TheWalkingSteakhouse]

So glad to see them featured here. They are amazing

[@Bob62798]

Outside of Jeff beck and mark knoplfer he’s got the best finger-style solos I’ve ever heard on electric

[@keithklassen5320]

He's definitely faster than Knopfler, if less varied. Nobody compares to Beck tho.

[@bicks4436]

Way different style but check out joe pass dude was insane

[@Bob62798]

@@bicks4436Joe pass is up there as well, I said electric cause including jazz and bluegrass players is just unfair 😂

[@AnthonyEvans-wl5ts]

Frickin Amazing! ❤

[@squirrelbutler2119]

Interestingly, as a small child Mdou was cast to play the role of 'Timmy' in the remaking of the classic "Lassie" series. Brilliant stuff. He was awesome. You can find the pilot episode if you google "Lassie" and "African remake" (or at least you could until this summer. Haven't checked for it since July)

[@ikeameltdown8012]

I tried googling this and it didn't come up for me.

[@jerrygamez5723]

Love this band

[@notgoingdownwithoutafight1606]

Thanks for bringing them in NPR!!! One of my new favorite guitar players!

[@LC-bp4my]

Stunning!

[@Dendrophile3]

Admirers from Margaretville, NY! And hi, Mikey!

[@connormcfall]

YESSSSS MDOU IS THE BEST!

[@waltercannon4700]

This is so effing good, I can’t put it into words.

[@BhbtheRock]

Yo, I just got hip to this band, so glad to see some Tiny Desk love

[@agluebottle]

First saw these guys at Festival Internationale in Lafayette, LA some years ago. I think my exact words were "Am I high or are these guys just really effin good?" Been lucky enough to see them a few more times in NOLA.

[@david100r3]

Touareg powaaaaa 🔥💥🎸

[@eganjt]

Congrats guys you've officially "made it" when you get a Tiny Desk

[@aryavindbeniwal]

That picking hand technique is unreal ☠️💀

[@washainzehri5029]

They are so good live

[@RadFyah]

Tuareg powa!🔥🔥🔥Also, come ad check out some Tamikrest💛

[@bonsairobo]

Wow the matching attire. So sick.

[@nuitnuit666]

what a vibe!!

[@OttoFoise]

Saw him in portugal !! amazing show very very talented

[@lanzabonanza]

This is wonderful!

[@simonelijahmusic]

Saw in in Munich a few months ago and what a show it was!

[@salamtunde1929]

I saw the band in Cologne last month and it was crazy!!! Me and my homeboy will be driving 2 hours and 50 minutes to see them in Mainz in December.

[@lindseymcbride9831]

Brilliant!!!!

[@derrickdouglass9177]

I love Toureg music.....and Tiny Desk.......

[@Gusxs2jen]

i saw them last year in brazil. unbelievable set!

[@jedfromyourlocallibrary]

Glad Tiny Desk has finally brought them on!

[@will8043]

got to see them live a few years ago theyre incredible

[@iloveFreedom.]

Holy whaaaat🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉❤🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@estevencanelo4660]

Good Stuff!!! Love it!!