Vieux Farka Touré is one of today’s most exceptional and innovative guitarists.
Born in Mali and the son of the legendary desert blues legende Ali Farka Touré, Vieux carries forward his father’s legacy while infusing his music with his own bold style. His virtuosic guitar playing has earned him the nickname “Hendrix of the Sahara.”
Vieux’s work blends traditional Malian sounds with rock, Latin, and other African influences, captivating global audiences with his virtuosic guitar skills and infectious charisma.
Vieux Farka Touré has collaborated with artists like Dave Matthews and John Scofield, and performed alongside Shakira and Alicia Keys at the opening ceremony of the 2010 World Cup in South Africa. Yet, it is important to Vieux Farka Touré to return to Mali again and again, for he has a mission for his homeland: to carry forward his father’s music and to keep alive, through his singing, the longing for a peaceful and tolerant Mali.
Since 2007, he has released numerous albums, each
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