Ali Farka Touré (1939 – 2006) was one of the African continent’s most internationally renowned musicians. His music is at the crossroad of traditional malian music (one of the main roots of contemporary North American blues) and modern feedback influences from North American and English blues.
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More songs: Tamala, Boyrei, Lobo, Instrumental, Goydiotodam, Jungou, Toungere.
Links: Oficial site, MySpace page, Wikipedia.
His son, Vieux Farka Touré, is also a good singer:
Tags: afrobeat, Ali Farka Touré, blues, folk, Mali, world music
