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Guitar virtuoso Mdou Moctar gets political after home country experiences coup
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August 29, 2024
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7:34Now PlayingGuitarist Mdou Moctar has been bringing a new kind of music to the world steeped in his cultural heritage. His latest album strikes a decidedly political chord in response to upheaval and a military coup in his home country of Niger. Special correspondent Christopher Booker caught up with Moctar on his tour through the U.S. for our arts and culture series, CANVAS.
Correction: A graphic in this piece misspelled the name of bassist Mikey Coltun. We regret the error.
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