On March 29, 2019, “Sahel Sounds” label released “Ilana”, the fourth Mdou Moctar album. It was recorded 2018 – 2019, at “High Bias Recordings” in Detroit, Michigan, and was produced by Christopher Kirkley and Michael Coltun.
Personnel:
- Mdou Moctar – vocals, guitar
- Ahmoudou Madassane – rhythm guitar, backing vocals
- Aroudaini Daniel – djembe
- Michael Coltun – bass guitar, additional recording
- Mazawadje Aboubacar Ibrahim – drums
- Cem Mısırlıoğlu – drum programming
- Chris Koltay – recording
- Seth Manchester – mixing
- Heba Kadry – mastering
- Robert Beatty – artwork
- Anna Vioti – sleeve photography
- Rigo Luis – gatefold photography
Track listing:
All tracks by Mdou Moctar.
- Kamane Tarhanin
- Asshet Akal
- Inizgam
- Anna
- Takamba
- Tarhatazed
- Wiwasharnine
- Ilana
- Tumastin
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