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Funeral For Justice

Mdou Moctar
Total Quantity Pressed: 500

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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 and 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 sle...

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Label
Matador
Original Release Year
2024
Release Type
New Release
Format
1 LP
Speed
33 1/3 rpm
Vinyl Size
12 inch
Weight
standard
Foil Stamped
Yes
Color
Gravestone Marble
Jacket
Direct-To-Board; Gatefold
Mastering Studio
Heba Kadry Mastering
Mastering Engineer
Heba Kadry
Pressing Location
Independent Record Pressing (IRP)
Total Pressing Quantity
500
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