VIEUX FARKA TOURE

Vieux Farka Toure

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. – Teresa

More reviews tagged #World

  • reviewed 06/2016

    On Dead Waves
    On Dead Waves

  • reviewed 07/2004

    Youssou N’Dour
    Egypt

  • reviewed 09/2007

    TARAF DE HAIDOUKS
    Maskarada

  • reviewed 01/2008

    Various Artists
    Kalamazoo Community Rhythm Project

  • reviewed 03/2008

    VARIOUS ARTISTS
    Umalali: The Garifuna Women's Project

  • reviewed 11/2015

    Denai Moore
    Elsewhere

Compiled by the WYCE Journalism Club

The opinions expressed in these reviews are those of the individual volunteers that submitted the article and do not necessarily reflect the views of WYCE or GRCMC; nor its staff, donors, or affiliates.