Moctar, Mdou: Ilana - The Creator (Vinyl LP)Born in a nomad camp in Niger and now a leading figure of desert rock, Mdou Moctar stands out as the most innovative artist in contemporary Saharan music. His unconventional interpretations of Tuareg guitar have pushed him to the forefront of a crowded scene. In contrast to polished world music fare, Mdou trades in unrelenting grit and has no qualms about going full shred. A long time coming, Ilana is Mdou's first true studio album. Recorded in