Desert Blues pioneer Mdou Moctar is back and better than ever on his latest release, “Funeral For Justice.” Mahamadou Souleymane, also known as Mdou Moctar, is accompanied by Ahmoudou Madassane, Michael Coltun, and Souleymane Ibrahim to form a hard-hitting fourpiece. “Funeral For Justice” reveals a more confrontational side of the group’s music, critiquing everything from French colonialism to Nigerian political leadership. The group’s unmistakeable anger, fueled through ripping guitar solos and provocative lyricism, makes for a timely arrival that really lives up to the album’s name. Moctar’s “Funeral For Justice” is an essential, cathartic listen for those mourning justice worldwide.