Wayne Graham "Bastion" 2023-07-21 "Mdou Moctar has been a

"Mdou Moctar has been a strong anti-colonial band ever since I've been a part of it

Releasing this collection is my tying a bow on that time and place in my creative life

The Robinson Brothers and longtime bassist Sven Pipien headed to the studio with producer Jay Joyce in early 2023 and the experiences of years past transcribed themself through the music as the band found their way back to their roots

starting up his own Rodriguez Lopez Productions label and releasing a slew of solo albums

Wayne Graham "Bastion" 2023-07-21 "Mdou Moctar has been aBastion is a sonic shift for the band, embracing their Appalachian roots, but bursting forward into indie rock sounds, from wall of sound guitars to listless shuffled rhythms, and sprinkled with avant garde and jazz influences. The album explores themes of the meaning of home, and the feeling of no longer belonging to a place you grew up in. Their songs crackle with energy, using folk and country as a foundation for fearless explorations of jazz,