# Layla guitar solo

> The guitar solo on Layla by Mdou Moctar (2021) starts at about 1:55. From the album Afrique Victime. Watch from the solo, plus the story and gear.

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Mdou Moctar, 2021, from *Afrique Victime*. Solo by *Mdou Moctar*.

A graceful song about his wife, with gliding, melodic guitar phrases instead of all-out shredding.

Layla by Mdou Moctar is #14 in our ranking of the best Mdou Moctar guitar solos. The solo is played by Mdou Moctar and the song was released in 2021.

## In our lists

- [The Best Mdou Moctar Guitar Solos](https://greatestsolos.com/list/mdou-moctar-guitar-solos/) — #14

## Sources

### Who played the guitar solo on Layla?

Mdou Moctar played the solo on Mdou Moctar's Layla (2021).

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