Description
Omara “Bombino” Moctara, a young Tuareg guitarist and songwriter from Agadez, Niger, was raised during an era of armed struggles for independence and violent suppression by government forces, and the spirit of resistance and rebellion comes through in his mesmerizing music. In Bombino’s electrifying jams you can hear echoes of fellow Africans Tinariwen and Ali Farka Touré as well as rock and blues icons Jimi Hendrix, John Lee Hooker and Jimmy Page. Delivering an accessible sound that will appeal to fans of blues, indie rock, jam bands, world music and more...
Many excellent videos and live concert footage can be found on the internet.
• Bombino is the subject of an award-winning new documentary film that is making the rounds of the film festivals.
• Appearing at the Hollywood Bowl on July 24 alongside Stevie Wonder and other stars on a tribute to soul music.
• Bombino has recorded with Keith Richards and Charlie Watts (Rolling Stones).