Release Date: 13/03/26
Blistering and hypnotic, Ilana (The Creator) marks a new chapter for Mdou Moctar. The Nigerien guitar hero’s first album recorded with a live rock band, it captures the quartet’s heavy, psychedelic energy—part Tuareg desert blues, part ZZ Top—honed through relentless touring. Ilana laid the foundation for the band’s later breakthroughs, and its songs remain setlist staples of their soaring performances. Praise for Ilana (The Creator): - 'A streaking, white-hot comet.' - Pitchfork - 'The most insane psychedelic guitar album of the 21st century' - NPR Tracklist: 1. Kamane Tarhanin 2. Asshet Akal 3. Inizgam 4. Anna 5. Takamba 6. Tarhatazed 7. Wiwasharnine 8. Ilana 9. Tumastin