Ali Farka Toure

Ali Farka Toure

Ali "Farka" Touré was a Mali multi-instrumentalist and performer widely recognized both across Africa and internationally, thanks in part to his friendship and musical collaborations with musician Ry Cooder.

Fast Facts

Name: Ali Ibrahim Touré
Born: October 31, 1939
Died: March 6, 2006
Nickname: "Farka" means "Donkey"
Genres: World, Blues
Origin: Niafunké, Tombouctou, Mali
Active: 1976 - 2006
Albums: 17
Labels: Mango Nonesuch World Circuit
Awards: 2 Grammy Awards

Career

Ali "Farka" Touré was the first musician to achieve recognition across the entire African continent, thanks in part to his fluency in more than four languages and his tendency to record songs in each. Exposure in France led to recognition across the continent, and eventually the United States. Touré's music has been used in a number of films, radio shows, and documentaries. In 2004, he became the mayor of his home town and used his own money to build infrastructure there. Bone cancer took his life in 2006.

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Entertainment | Music | World Music

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