Mdou Moctar – Afrique Victime (2021)

February 2, 2025

A Short of Mdou Moctar playing live popped up on my YouTube account a few months ago. I have no idea how, or why, it was recommended to me, but I’m sure as fuck glad that it was.

Afrique Victime is a fantastic album. It’s a bit outside of my wheelhouse so forgive me this somewhat lacklustre review. The production is clear as day, allowing the ever-flowing inspiration that is Mdou Moctar’s music to unfurl to its highest potential. If I had to make trite comparisons (lol) I would say that in part this reminds me of trippy jam bands, some electric-era Miles Davis or perhaps more recently Goat’s World Music album.

Heavily recommended!