Album: Savane by Ali Farka Touré
Genre: african

Artist Background: Ali Ibrahim "Farka" Touré (October 31, 1939 - March 7, 2006) was a Malian singer and multi-instrumentalist, and one of the African continent's most internationally renowned musicians. His music is widely regarded as representing a point of intersection of traditional Malian music and its North American cousin, the blues. The belief that the latter is historically derived from the former is reflected in Martin Scorsese's often quoted characterization of Touré's tradition as constituting "the... Part of the Niafunké, Mali music scene. Emerged in the 1970s era. Associated with World/Ethnic movement. Known for Folk style.

Music Scene: Part of the Niafunké, Mali music scene. Emerged in the 1970s era. Associated with World/Ethnic movement. Known for Folk style.

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Savane

Ali Farka Touré

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