Name: Talking Timbuktu
Brand: Ali Farka Toure

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WCD040

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Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2017-06-01

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Warner Music Group

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5019842004027

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5060091556546

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2015-02-23

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Ali Farka Toure

Genre GB

African

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World Circuit

Ali Farka Touré, born in 1939 in Kanau, Mali, was a renowned Malian guitarist and the leading figure of Mali blues. He gained international recognition for his collaborations with Ry Cooder, winning two Grammy awards for their album Talking Timbuktu. Touré's musical genius extended to his 2005 release Heart Of The Moon, featuring the talented kora player Toumani Diabaté. Not only a musician but also a peacemaker, he played a vital role in resolving the Touareg rebellions of the mid-90s. After battling illness for an extended period, Touré passed away in March 2006, leaving behind a widow and eleven children.

Touré's unique style and mastery of the guitar captivated audiences worldwide. His music beautifully blended traditional Malian melodies with elements of American blues and folk music. With his soulful voice and intricate guitar playing, he created a sound that resonated deeply with listeners.

As Mayor of Niafunké in Northern Mali, on the outskirts of the Sahara desert, Touré remained connected to his roots throughout his career. His contributions to both music and society solidified him as one of Africa's most influential artists.

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Label Code: LC 2339 / LC 02339

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Seminal Grammy-award winning album now available as limited edition 2LP on 180 gram vinyl. 'Talking Timbuktu' is a groundbreaking record that vividly illustrates the Africa-Blues connection in real time. Ali Farka Toure, one of Mali's leading singer-guitarists, has a trance-like, bluesy style that, although deeply rooted in Malian tradition, bears astonishing similarity to that of John Lee Hooker or even Canned Heat. It's a mono-chordal vamp, with repetitive song lines cut with shards of blistering solo runs that shimmer like a desert mirage. Toure may be conversant with some blues artists, but it is unlikely that artists like Hooker or Robert Pete Williams ever heard these Malian roots, which makes the connection so uncanny. Ry Cooder, well versed in domestic and world guitar styles, is the perfect counterpoint in these extended songs / jams, his sinewy slide guitar intertwining with his partner's in a super world summit without barriers or borders.LP - 180 Gram Double Vinyl with Bonus Track and Download.

Talking Timbuktu

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