Funeral for Justice

Mdou Moctar (Artist) Format: Audio CD
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Track Listings

1 Funeral for Justice
2 Imouhar
3 Takoba
4 Sousoume Tamacheq
5 Imajighen
6 Tchinta
7 Djallo #1
8 Oh France
9 Modern Slaves

Editorial Reviews

The songs on ‘Funeral For Justice’ speak unflinchingly to the plight of Niger and of the Tuareg people. “This album is really different for me,” explains Moctar, the band’s singer, namesake, and indisputably iconic guitarist. “Now the problems of terrorist violence are more serious in Africa. When the US and Europe came here, they said they’re going to help us, but what we see is really different. They never help us to find a solution.” “Mdou Moctar has been a strong anti-colonial band ever since I’ve been a part of it,” says producer / bassist Mikey Coltun, who has been playing with Moctar since 2017. On the lead single and title track, Moctar addresses African leaders directly, bidding them: “Retake control of your countries, rich in resources / Build them and quit sleeping”. The song ‘Sousoume Tamacheq’ deals with the plight of the Tuareg people to which the band belong, and who are spread across three countries: Niger, Mali and Algeria.”Oppressed in all three / In addition to lack of unity, ignorance is the third issue.” Mdou Moctar in its current iteration is first and foremost a band. Alongside Moctar, it consists of rhythm guitarist Ahmoudou Madassane, drummer Souleymane Ibrahim, and American bassist and producer Mikey Coltun. The band got their start performing at traditional weddings. These are high energy events – amps are dialed to 11 and the whole town is invited to attend. Their first concerts in the US were sometimes, mistakenly, organized to be tame seated affairs. That’s no longer the case. Over hundreds of shows, they’ve proven themselves as one of the world’s most vital rock bands – a group rooted in Tuareg tradition, but undeniably its own singular organism. An Mdou Moctar concert is now recognized to be a place for dancing, if not full-force 1. Funeral for Justice 2. Imouhar 3. Takoba 4. Sousoume Tamacheq 5. Imajighen 6. Tchinta 7. Djallo #1 8. Oh France 9. Modern Slaves

Product details

  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Product Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 0.24 x 4.92 x 5.47 inches; 3.84 ounces
  • Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ Matador
  • Original Release Date ‏ : ‎ 2024
  • Date First Available ‏ : ‎ February 28, 2024
  • Label ‏ : ‎ Matador
  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0CVVN2RHQ
  • Country of Origin ‏ : ‎ USA
  • Number of discs ‏ : ‎ 1
  • Customer Reviews:

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4.6 out of 5 stars
16 global ratings

Top review from the United States

Autonomeus
5.0 out of 5 stars Another intense assouf album from Niger
Reviewed in the United States on May 13, 2024
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This is hard-hitting new album from Mdou Moctar and his band, hard-hitting both musically and in terms of its political message.

From the title track:

"Dear African leaders, hear my burning question
Why does you ear only heed France and America?
They misled you into giving up your lands
They delightfully watch you in your fraternal feud.

Dear African leaders, hear my suggestion
If you do this we will all win
Retake control of your resource rich countries."

The songs are not sung in English or French, but rather the indigenous Tuareg language of Tamacheq. There is a song devoted to preserving the language. There is another song calling for unity among the Imajighen (Berber) peoples. The lyrics in English are included in the 12-page booklet.

This assouf (desert blues) music is two guitars, bass, drums, and vocals, produced by Michael Coltun, the bassist. "Funeral for Justice" is excellent, and takes a place alongside the band's previous albums and those of Tinariwen in my collection.
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RJFP
5.0 out of 5 stars A force of nature...
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 15, 2024
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out of Niger in Africa. Big guitars, big percussion, and to get beyond the immense music and to the narratives of the songs - Full lyrics are included printed in English. Wonderful stuff..!
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Stephen Mitchell
4.0 out of 5 stars Desert blues in ferocious form - step up in intensity
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 2, 2024
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Agree with other reviewers this recording is a step up in intensity from previous albums. It kicks off fast and hard with the title track . The guitar is a ferocious barnstorming performance beautifully played and the recording engineer brings to the forefront so it has full intensity. I have numerous desert blues albums but this is one of best, when you want intense fast guitar in African music this delivers in spades . Excellent and unique, it’s like Lobi Traore guitar hero from Mali but on steroids. As others say lyrics are meaningful too
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Stephen Mitchell
4.0 out of 5 stars Desert blues in ferocious form - step up in intensity
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 2, 2024
Agree with other reviewers this recording is a step up in intensity from previous albums. It kicks off fast and hard with the title track . The guitar is a ferocious barnstorming performance beautifully played and the recording engineer brings to the forefront so it has full intensity. I have numerous desert blues albums but this is one of best, when you want intense fast guitar in African music this delivers in spades . Excellent and unique, it’s like Lobi Traore guitar hero from Mali but on steroids. As others say lyrics are meaningful too
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