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Ali Farka Toure

Ali Farka Toure | Format: Audio CD

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Mali-born blues singer, songwriter and guitarist Ali ‘Farka’ Touré was one of the Africa’s best known musical exports. His knowledge of traditional Malian music and instruments came forth in his style of blues.

Touré was raised as a farmer, but at the age of 12 he made his own djerkel, a traditional single string guitar, to explore his fascination with music. The self-taught musician went on to… Read more in Amazon's Ali Farka Tour� Store

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Audio CD (August 7, 1989)
Number of Discs: 1
Label: Mango
ASIN: B000003QJE
Also Available in: Audio CD | Audio Cassette | Vinyl | MP3 Download

Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (13 customer reviews)

Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #177,964 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)
- #72 in Music > World Music > Africa > Mali

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Media Type: CD
Artist: TOURE,ALI FARKA
Title: ALI FARKA TOURE
Street Release Date: 03/23/1989
Domestic
Genre: AFRICAN

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16 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Mr Toure At His Best!, December 19, 2003

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I've owned the CD for nine years, and it has always stayed close to me. This is to my mind the best album available of Toure's music. As stated in the editorial review, it is bare bones acoustic. Ali's voice and guitar cut straight to the soul. He is accompanied by sparse but tasteful percussion.

I recommend this above the Talking Timbuktu album. It is a classic that belongs in every collection.

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5.0 out of 5 stars You should buy this.., January 16, 2000

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I have all of AFT's CD's that I have been able to find, this is probably my favorite. Great stripped down, bluesy feel. Somewhat reminiscint of country blues, with a twist.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Timeless Classic, December 27, 2002

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I've 0wned this album for years and I never tire of it. Subtle and beautifull - my favorite of Ali's international releases.

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5.0 out of 5 stars A heads-up
Potential buyers might like to know that this record is also available as the "Green" half of the 2-disc recording "Red and Green," also available as a download. Read more

Published 8 months ago by John B.

5.0 out of 5 stars A heads-up
Potential buyers might like to know that this record is also available as the "Green" half of the 2-disc recording "Red and Green. Read more

Published 8 months ago by John B.

5.0 out of 5 stars Very pleasing music
After listening to the Amazon snippets, I couldn't decide whether to buy this CD or the one with Ry Cooder, so I got both and I'm glad I did; they are very different and both... Read more

Published on November 18, 2009 by Culturally curious

5.0 out of 5 stars Totally amazingopolis
This bad boy rocks the party, not in a violent, infantile way, but in a gentle, solicitous, cradle swaying manner. Read more

Published on August 5, 2005 by G. T. A. Bath

5.0 out of 5 stars A mellow gem
This is an excellent collection of mellow African blues,nothing is too complicated in this music - really simple, organic sounds with beautiful rythems and wonderful guitar... Read more

Published on December 9, 2003 by Philip Byrne

3.0 out of 5 stars Not as good as Talking Timbuktu
Ali Farka Toure best remains Talking Timbuktu, but this one is definitely worth having.

For some reason, A.F.T. is flacked as if his music is the source of the blues. Read more

Published on July 10, 2003

5.0 out of 5 stars Another Farka gem
Everything Ali Farka Toure recorded is great. His voice and guitar are one of the things we are lucky to have the oppurtunity to hear. Read more

Published on January 20, 2003 by nadav haber

5.0 out of 5 stars one of my favorite CDs.
ali is god. what can i say. he's mali's answer to john lee hooker. once you hear the opening of timbara youll know what i mean. Read more

Published on August 4, 2001 by joe borlik

5.0 out of 5 stars Bakoye - Ali's best
The track Bakoye from this album is one of my all time favourites not only of Ali Farka Toure but by any artist. Read more

Published on April 8, 2001 by Cpt Simba

3.0 out of 5 stars Good Music.Irritating Voice
Sorry but, the wave of joy that came over me the minute the guitar began to play was lost when Ali began to sing. Read more

Published on July 28, 2000 by scOtt.f.carstensen

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