You can almost feel Jimi Hendrix smiling from the heavens as he savors the groove.

If this performance doesn’t convince you to see Mdou live…can’t believe how lucky I was to see him last year at a small pub in regional Australia, 100-200 people there. The energy was insane, he had everyone dancing, and closed his set out with this song - sometimes leaving the stage to shred in amongst the crowd. One of the best gigs of my life for sure. 🤘

My guitar is looking at me with disappointment now

This drummer is crazy! Absolutely incredible musicianship from all of them

These 4 were put on this planet to make music together. No doubt. The rhythm guitarist doesn't get nearly enough love, that dude is doing some HEAVY lifting. I've noticed that the bass player finds a lot of super creative grooves and he sits in the pocket beautifully, but he isn't really providing harmony the way we're used to hearing bass players do in typical rock bands.. Which is actually a really cool thing, because it opens up this lane for the rhythm guitarist to really take the reigns and give all of the melodic flourishes that we're hearing some thunder.. some harmonic depth.. It's really interesting, because he's basically doing what we hear bass players do in rock music.. except he's doing it on rhythm guitar. So on top of being that centerpiece for the harmony, he's also providing some punk rock-esque textures. Man I'm so into this right now, this is LEGIT. so glad this was recommended.

Found this on KZfaq. Can’t go back to classic rock.

Watched this guy solo for 20 minutes straight. Best guitarist I’ve seen, probably

that drummer has PACE

This has a way faster tempo than the album, I was not prepared!

I can’t stop watching this vid. He is the reincarnation of Hendrix

Are you serious right now!! That sounds amazing and refreshing. Guys bring the noise.

Even though life is hard and unfair. These are the moments I'm glad I keep breathing. To live at a time where I can access music and hear everything from ancient music to the most modern all over the world and then these gems I cherish. Amazing sound work it's just mind blowing.

Can't stop listening to these guys for their energy radiating from the songs

This is what I call a tight band. I wish only success for them. Thanks for the great music!

My 1st time listening to mdou moctar...cant find suitable word to describe this..🤘🤘🤘🤘

One of those special moments in music where a group of world class musicians come together and are all perfectly in sync, making amazing music. I won't be forgetting these guys anytime soon.

Gentleman, you are making a mark in history.

i appreciate the bass player wearing vans

I’ve never seen anyone play guitar like that before! It’s incredible and playful at the same time.

WoooaaOoo Jendrix nunca murio....dolo reencarno en Africa...😮

the drummer hits diffrent, game on fire

I swear, every live version of this song I see, they play faster! I'm loving them all though!

Holy shit. I've listened to this album on Spotify but seeing him play and at that tempo blew my mind.

That is a fantastic guitarist. Of course as he is a fellow left-handed guitarist I'm biased. More seriously, that whole band is superb.

Magnifique

Ска...., как он играет, этот Чувак , просто от Бога...!🤘👍💪

Jimi of the deserts!

Wow, this dude shreds. They don't even need to sing.

The change at 6:30 is out of this world! Great musicians.

Man, I heard much talking about him but wasnt expecting it to be so good. Feels like a mix of early Santana with Hank Marvin in a modern Hendrix way.

i like how much this version makes shine every member. still, i cant help but to have a preference for mdou, god bless the day he first touched a guitar.

Everyone talking about the lead guitar and drummer ... I'm more impressed by rhythm guitarist, strumming that fast is very hard to do.

After this session Mdou slid right into my #1 favorite living guitar player right above Marc Ribot. 🤘🏼

that lead guitarists tone is perfect

Guitar god. We’re not worthy!

Goosebumps. This band kills it every time.

So Jimmy Hendrix is back, i knew i would hear you again in this actual life.

Это мжно смотреть и слышать Бесконечно..🙏👍

African version of a Highway Star by Deep Purple. Classy and brilliant.

Afrique Victime indeed. I pray for your safety my friend.

The guitar tapping stuff was on another level. Amazing guitar player.

Gives me so much first Deep Purple but in a refreshing and genuine way...and boy the drummer is madness!

The whole world needs to hear this!!!

I saw this guy in real life. Shy but talented.

A little over a year ago or so I stumbled on the videos from the previous KEXP performance and I was amazed. I looked them up and they just happened to be performing close to my house a few weeks later. Seeing them live did not disappoint.

Amazing energy....👍👍👍

I need this tour with like, Goat or something.

Saw these legends at aint no picnic. Mudway through their set, the crowd quadrupled in size

Saw the Thing performance from up close after they did this "in-studio" on site, and watching Mdou and his band work from a few feet away was a joy I will remember for as long as I remember stuff. See them up close for a below-average ticket price while you can!

I saw him open for tame impala and he was amazing

Just love the energy pulsing from this...

Saw these dudes live and it was amazing. Never seen a man play a guitar like that. Like a man possessed

I heard it on the album but first time I’ve seen the opening drum full live 😮 was positive it was synth and probably is a mix ok the album but WOW

This version is FANTASTIC !!!!!!!❤

This is incredible. Really love these guys. The band is killing it with great originality and passion. Would love to see what this would be like with a Tele. When he goes to the bridge pickup, the Strat just falls over and sounds weak. You can see him turn every knob up to try and get the level back up and then has to bend over to turn up the pedal. If it was a Tele, it would be like unleashing a caged pit bull.

Toujours aussi bon!

Oh man I'm so glad you got these guys

amazing!!!! super cool

thank you very much

Mind blowing

Amazing as always!

most excellent!

I love mdou

Mdou Moctar!!! 🔥🔥🔥

Greetings to you from Johannesburg South Africa

Amazing!!!❤

exceptionnel, excellence 🎸🎸👍👍

🔊Awesome🎸

This absolutely rocks!

love this 🔥 🔥 🔥

Good sound ♥ i love this vibe !

Increible!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Awesome what a great band.

This is simply amazing! Mdou Moctar is so good!

fecking tremendous stuff guys

This is power!

These guys are incredible ❤

Thanks Kexp!

Incredible performance, keep rocking it !!

I cannot get over this art. Respect!

So unique!

Saw them last night in Camden - WHAT A BAND!!!

Just insane ! Love u from France

My friend Mdou

Prodigieux ❤️

One of the best version of this music!!

A great band. I wish them all the best

Been waiting this for so looong thankyou KEXP ❤️

The best 👍💯

This is pure other worldly 🔥🔥🔥

These guys are incredible! Of all the musicians I’ve ever seen, they are some of them!

A serious groove backing up some seriously cool guitar. Love it.

Can't stop listening this, its so amazinggggg, this guys are in another level 🔥🔥🔥

trop excellent, mieux que tout, une future légende

Increíble! Mucho talento!!

i love moctar!! incredible skill from the boys all around

YEEESSS this rocks!

the bass was incredibly good. love this kind of music

지미헨드릭스(Jimi Hendrix), 프린스(Prince)이후 나를 가장 놀라게 하는 밴드, 기타리스트. 천재라는 말이 아깝지 않은 연주, 음악. 값비싼 음향 장비, 장소는 필요한 것이 아니라는 것을 아주 잘 보여주는 21세기 버전의 지미 헨드릭스.

Awesome energy👌🏾👍🏾