Ali Toure – dit “Farka”,Sonafric SAF 50.085, 1979

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Ali ‘Farka’ Toure was born Ali Ibrahim Touré in Bamako, Mali.
He was the 10th son but the only one that survived. His parents
nick-named him ‘Farka’, which means donkey, because he was so
stubborn and persistant. Famous in all of Africa his music is a blend
of traditional Malinese and blues. Ali reached worldfame with his ’94
album ‘Talking Timbuktu’ which he made with Ry Cooder. The album
was crowned with a Grammy award as was his 2005 album ‘In the heart
of the Moon’ with Toumani Diabate. He died 66 years old of bonecancer.
Listen to this 1979 LP on Sonafric, Ali Toure – dit “Farka”.

tracks;

1 Banga
2 Kombocallia
3 Samarya
4 Hany
5 Djoungou
6 Doya
7 Kady

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34 thoughts on “Ali Toure – dit “Farka”,Sonafric SAF 50.085, 1979”

  19. What a sweet recording! Nice balance of guitars, percussion, chorus, and lead voice.

    Back of jacket says «Prise de son: Boubacar Traoré» So simply said, but no doubt there is a story there.

    Ali Farka Toure sounds ebullient on these recordings. The instrumentation is the same as that of the langorous blues famous in his later recordings but in these songs I am surprised by a sprightly bounce in the step. Most pleasant to hear!

    I am curious: What is the one small squeaky toot at 3:18 into the song «Doya»? Is it feedback or a horn?

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  20. What a sweet recording! Nice balance of guitars, percussion, chorus, and lead voice.

    Back of jacket says «Prise de son: Boubacar Traoré» So simply said, but no doubt there is a story there.

    Ali Farka Toure sounds ebullient on these recordings. The instrumentation is the same as that of the langorous blues famous in his later recordings but in these songs I am surprised by a sprightly bounce in the step. Most pleasant to hear!

    I am curious: What is the one small squeaky toot at 3:18 into the song «Doya»? Is it feedback or a horn?

    Reply ↓

  21. What a sweet recording! Nice balance of guitars, percussion, chorus, and lead voice.

    Back of jacket says «Prise de son: Boubacar Traoré» So simply said, but no doubt there is a story there.

    Ali Farka Toure sounds ebullient on these recordings. The instrumentation is the same as that of the langorous blues famous in his later recordings but in these songs I am surprised by a sprightly bounce in the step. Most pleasant to hear!

    I am curious: What is the one small squeaky toot at 3:18 into the song «Doya»? Is it feedback or a horn?

    Reply ↓

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