2007-02-05
pronounced like view From Mali-Vieux Farka Toure is the son of the late Ali Farka Toure, Ali kept Vieux from going into the music business, insisting that he join the military, So he secretly practiced until he was old enough to enroll in the National Arts Institute.Now he emerges on the music scene as a guitar virtuoso, continuing in the “African Blues” tradition after his father. Toumani Diabate plays kora on this and Issa Bambaa appears on vocals. – TeresaLOS CENZONTLES WITH DAVID HIDALGO & TAJ MAHAL
American Horizon
Various Artists
Kalamazoo Community Rhythm Project
Marta Gomez
Cantos de Agua Dulce
Jorane
The You and the Now
dZihan & Kamien
Live in Vienna
Celia Cruz
The Rough Guide to Celia Cruz
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