Ibrahim "Vieux" Farka Touré (born 1981) is a Malian singer and guitarist born in Niafunké, Mali.
Touré and the son of one of African musician Ali Farka Touré. Vieux's debut solo album, released online in fall 2006 and in retail worldwide February 2007, features Ali Farka Touré and Toumani Diabaté on several tracks. He is the flagship artist for the Modiba Productions.
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Reviewed by Johnny Lais
Firmly establishes Toure’s place in a long list of world class Malian musicians.
Reviewed by Ilka Schlockermann
You can't fault the enthusiasm and intuition of the remixers.
Reviewed by Angus Taylor
If you only buy one ‘world music’ album this year… you know the rest.
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