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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.

Birthday

1939-10-31

Place of birth

Gourmararusse, Timbuktu, Mali

Death day

2006-03-06

Movies

Ali Farka Touré: Springing from the Roots

Character: Himself

Release date: 09/18/2000

Festival In The Desert

Character: Self

Release date: 01/06/2003

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

Character: Lui Même

Release date: 07/10/2002

A Visit to Ali Farka Touré

Character: Self

Release date: 07/10/2002