Vieux Farka Touré Live at Bassline this Friday

refuogee

Hey Guys,

I've never heard of Vieux Farka Touré, I have now since listening to one song:

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Damn can this man play!! I am not a huuuge fan of his voice but his playing completely blows my mind.

Anyone heard of him before?

He is playing this Friday at Bassline.

http://www.jhblive.com/live/event_view.jsp;jsessionid=FDD3D51FA2A1591F53F029FA694E8590?event_id=122783&cat=live%20music&event_label=vieux_farka_tour%E9_live

Bob-Dubery

Son of the late Ali Farka Touré. AFT played in an area regarded by many as the intersection of West African music and the blues, and some saw what he did as proof that the blues really is rooted in Africa.

refuogee

That video blew me away!!
In my mind when I hear blues guitarists they're playing in the rhythm of the blues when doing lead if that makes any sense and no less amazing but its still following that pattern, what Toure is doing for me is just wailing all over the bluesy backbeat with I don't even know what but it takes my breath away. Damn him ?

Chabenda

His Old Man did a great collaboration with Ry Cooder.

Jack-Flash-Jr

Go Go Go if you can!! I have some great recordings of his - not quite approaching 'classic' status like his father (I'm thinking The Source) but awesome nevertheless...