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"Ana" from Vieux Farka Touré
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"Ma Hine Cocore" from Vieux Farka Touré
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Vieux Farka Touré

Vieux Farka Touré, the son of world music icon and Malian legend Ali Farka Touré, has taken up where his father left off with the release of this sublime debut album. Vieux plays guitar, calabash, sings and wrote seven of the 10 tracks on the record. His guitar work cannot but bring to mind the memorable style of his father, yet it's also evident that Vieux is a major talent in his own right. The tune "Ana," for instance, features trumpet and saxophones, and has the feel of a synthesis of Malian traditional forms and reggae. Opener "Sangaré" is a rhythmic wonder, embellished by Mamadou Fofana's flute. Make note of the fine instrumental "Tabara," which features the late Ali on lead guitar.

Philip Van Vleck

 02/17/07
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