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Ali Farka Touré

Personal Info

Known For

Acting

Gender

Male

Birthday

1939-10-31

Place of Birth

Gourmararusse, Timbuktu, Mali

Ali Farka Touré

Biography

Ali Ibrahim "Ali Farka" Touré was a Malian singer and multi-instrumentalist, and one of the African continent's most internationally renowned musicians. His music blends traditional Malian music and its derivative, North American blues and is considered a pioneer of African desert blues.

Also Known For

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Ali Farka Touré: Springing from the Roots

Sep 18, 2000

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Festival In The Desert

Jan 06, 2003

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Ali Farka Touré - Le miel n'est jamais bon dans une seule bouche

Jul 10, 2002

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A Visit to Ali Farka Touré

Jul 10, 2002

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Feel Like Going Home

Sep 28, 2003

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The Blues

Sep 28, 2003