Ali Farka Toure (Ten Songs From the Legendary Singer From Mali)

by Ali Farka Tour茅

Ali Farka Toure (Ten Songs From the Legendary Singer From Mali) cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: 1988
  • Label: World Circuit
  • Country: Mali
  • Length: 45:32
  • Community rating: 4.2/5 from 5 ratings

Album Notes & Community Reviews

Often referred to as the 'Desert Blues', this acoustic masterpiece highlights the deep historical connections between West African musical traditions and American blues. The intricate, hypnotic fingerpicking and soulful vocals create an incredibly intimate and atmospheric listening experience.

Genres

Descriptors: Folk, desert, acoustic, atmospheric, minimalistic, rhythmic, guitar-led, vocal, folk, melodic

Tracklist

  1. Timbarma (5:08)
  2. Singya (5:25)
  3. Nawiye (5:40)
  4. Bakoytereye (5:02)
  5. Kadi Kadi (3:21)
  6. Yulli (5:19)
  7. Bakoye (4:10)
  8. Amandrai (9:23)

Credits

  • Ali Farka Tour茅 - primary artist, vocals, guitar, calabash, bongos, written-by
  • Traditional - written-by
  • Toumani Diabat茅 - calabash

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