Ali Ibrahim " Ali Farka " Touré (31 October 1939 – 6 March 2006) [1][2] was a Malian singer and multi-instrumentalist, and one of the African continent's most internationally renowned musicians. [3]

'The River' is as atmospheric and sparse as ever, and expands the acoustic journeys of Ali Farka Touré’s debut to include sax from Steve Williamson, input from members of the Chieftains and...

Ali Farka Touré was a Malian musician whose work bridged the gap between traditional West African music and American blues, earning him the nickname “The African John Lee Hooker.”

Mar 6, 2006 · This talented African guitarist's technique has often been compared to Delta blues legend Robert Johnson.

Ali Ibrahim "Ali Farka" Touré, whose music blends traditional Malian music with its North American blues and is considered a pioneer of African desert blues, died on March 6, 2006.

Listen to music by Ali Farka Touré on Apple Music. Find top songs and albums by Ali Farka Touré including The Secret (feat. Ali Farka Touré), Ruby and more.

Malian guitarist Ali Farka Toure has often been referred to as a missing link between the blues and traditional music of West Africa.

Ali Farka Touré is well known as one of the most influential and talented guitarists that Africa has ever produced. His legacy and impact are hard to overstate. Ali’s sound merged his...

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Ali Farka Touré passed away on March 7, 2006, in Bamako, Mali, but his legacy lives on. He was instrumental in introducing the sounds of Malian music to the Western world, influencing a new …