Name: Zerzura (Original Soundtrack Recording)
Brand: Ahmoudou Madassane

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SS046CD

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2018-11-23

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0843563107850

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Ahmoudou Madassane

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African

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Sahel Sounds

Ahmoudou Madassane is a highly talented musician and guitarist from Niger. With his unique blend of traditional Tuareg music and psychedelic rock, he has gained recognition both locally and internationally. His mesmerizing guitar skills and soulful vocals have captivated audiences around the world.
Born in Agadez, Niger, Ahmoudou grew up surrounded by music. He began playing the guitar at a young age and quickly developed his own distinctive style. Influenced by artists like Ali Farka Touré and Jimi Hendrix, he seamlessly fuses traditional melodies with modern sounds.
Ahmoudou's music transports listeners to another world, evoking emotions through his powerful compositions. Whether performing solo or collaborating with other musicians, his performances are always captivating and leave a lasting impression on those who have the pleasure of experiencing them.

Sahel Sounds is a music label that specializes in field and studio recordings of traditional and modern popular music from West Africa. Founded by Christopher Kirkley, the label's main focus is on showcasing the rich musical heritage of the Sahel region, which includes Mauritania, Senegal, and Mali.

With a passion for preserving and promoting diverse musical traditions, Sahel Sounds brings together a curated collection of captivating sounds from this culturally vibrant part of Africa. From traditional folk melodies to contemporary beats, each release offers a unique glimpse into the musical tapestry of the Sahel.

By compiling these authentic recordings, Sahel Sounds provides a platform for talented artists to share their artistry with the world. With an informative and authoritative approach, this e-commerce website allows music enthusiasts to explore and discover new sounds while supporting musicians from the Sahel region.

First ever experimental Tuareg guitar soundtrack. Original soundtrack recording to the film Zerzura, the first ever Saharan acid Western, telling the story of a nomad’s search for a magic city of gold. Evoking the desert journey with free form guitar improvisations, the soundtrack is a meditation on the mysteries of the Sahara. Composed by writer and actor Ahmoudou Madassane, the instrumental score takes the familiar Tuareg guitar tradition into new directions, transforming desert blues into ambient soundscapes. Recorded in studio while watching footage from the film, the score was recorded in live and spontaneous takes. Heavily based around the electric guitar, Madassane also plays a handful of other in-studio instrumentation (prepared piano, Moog, Timpani) and is joined by a number of collaborators, including guitarist Marisa Anderson. A prolific and backing artist in a number of groups (Mdou Moctar, Les Filles de Illighadad), Madassane is well versed in Tuareg guitar folk and draws inspiration from this tradition before veering off into uncharted territory. Pieces fluctuate in timing and break free from standard rhythm, moving from melancholic serenity to blurry psychedelic fury. An experimental foray for Tuareg guitar, Zerzura is the first of its kind.

Zerzura (Original Soundtrack Recording)

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