Following on from the thrilling announce earlier this month of a new album, Afrique Victime, and signing to Matador Records, the band recorded a lives session at a friend’s hime in Niamey, the capital of Niger.
Read the full album announcement over here
The band tell us how the session came about “…
“One day, we quietly set up in front of the house to film a few songs. Despite our relative isolation, the noise of the band inevitably attracted a crowd. What started as the four of us simply playing a few songs for a camera turned into a three-night run of rowdy concerts, bringing in hundreds of eager listeners. Each night, kids from all over the city would line up at our door, rushing over after their final evening prayer. These performances were completely spontaneous and wholly unplanned. Thanks to our audience, we were able to capture the spectacular energy of a typical Niamey concert for you. We’re thrilled about it and hope you will be, too. Enjoy!”
Footage shot by: Mamadou Halidou & WH Moustapha / Dynamique image Audio Recorded by: Mikey Coltun Mixed and Mastered by Seth Manchester at Machines with Magnets
