2007-02-05
pronounced like view From Mali-Vieux Farka Toure is the son of the late Ali Farka Toure, Ali kept Vieux from going into the music business, insisting that he join the military, So he secretly practiced until he was old enough to enroll in the National Arts Institute.Now he emerges on the music scene as a guitar virtuoso, continuing in the “African Blues” tradition after his father. Toumani Diabate plays kora on this and Issa Bambaa appears on vocals. – TeresaKATCHAFIRE
Say What You're Thinking
Bebel Gilberto
Bebel Gilberto
SILA AND THE AFROFUNK EXPERIENCE
Black President
Various Artists
Kalamazoo Community Rhythm Project
Frikstailers
Guacha EP + En Son De Paz
CRAIC WISELY
First Cuts First
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