Mdou Moctar hails from Abalak, in the Azawagh desert of Niger. He taught himself the guitar at a young age on a homemade instrument. Inspired by returning Ishumar, Mdou traveled the road to Libya where he traveled and worked odd jobs. As chance had, he would meet some of the now famous guitarists and further his musical studies. He returned home with a guitar and a dream.
In memory of the victims of Israeli bombardment of Gaza last night and today: Sun Glitters in collaboration with Makimakkuk a.k.a. Majdal Nijim from Palestine, who’s “Spaces” EP is one of the best of this year.
In the past year, drones have targeted terror suspects, filmed the Fendi runway and inspired a hell of a lot of art.
Directed by Hugo Jouxtel
Sounds by Henri D’Armancourt
Edited by Flora Alfonsi
Produced by Dali Zourabichvili for La Blogotheque
The Wisdom of Lou Reed in ‘Blue in the Face’ by Wayne Wang and Paul Auster.
Reed is best known for his work as guitarist, singer and songwriter for the Velvet Underground, and his solo career.