Vieux Farka Toure
Dave Lichterman
Vieux Farka Toure
Vieux Farka Toure artist page: interviews, features and/or performances archived at NPR Music
Concerts
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October 13, 2009 At Bumbershoot, Vieux Farka Toure performed an acoustic set of his desert blues music.
July 23, 2008 To conclude a special episode in Bristol, Va./Tenn., guests take on a local hero's most famous tune.
July 8, 2008 The son of a great Malian bluesman performs with Mama Sissoko on ngoni, a precursor of the banjo.
Interviews & Profiles
April 15, 2012 Idan Raichel and Vieux Farka Toure collaborated on the cross-cultural album The Tel Aviv Session.
Discover Songs
May 26, 2009 Also on the show: Sunset Rubdown, Danger Mouse with Sparklehorse, and Crosby, Stills and Nash demos.
May 19, 2009 Hear an exclusive first listen of the African guitarist's long-awaited new album, Fondo.
November 4, 2007 All Songs Considered presents some of the best African music out right now.
February 1, 2007 A sophomore release from Bloc Party; Introspective Scotsman James Yorkston; The Animal Collectiv...
News
January 18, 2013 In a new song, 40 top musicians from Mali demand peace for their shattering country.
Reviews
April 9, 2012 Idan Raichel and Vieux Farka Toure capture magic from spontaneity in The Tel Aviv Session.
June 28, 2011 "Borei" has all the energy of classic African pop, complete with blistering guitar solos.
June 30, 2009 Banning Eyre reviews two recent releases by Vieux Farka Toure and Justin Adams with Juldeh Camara.
May 26, 2009 Also on the show: Sunset Rubdown, Danger Mouse with Sparklehorse, and Crosby, Stills and Nash demos.
February 16, 2007 The son of great African guitarist Ali Farka Toure has his own self-titled debut album.
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June 21, 2011 NPR Music staffers defend half a dozen albums that were left off the list of our 25 favorites.
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June 15, 2010 In the midst of a World Cup frenzy, here's a chance to sample jazz from the "rainbow nation."
