Vieux Farka Touré is a Malian singer and guitarist, and son of one of the A… Read Full Bio ↴Vieux Farka Touré is a Malian singer and guitarist, and son of one of the African continent's most internationally renowned musicians Ali Farka Touré.
Since his childhood, Vieux Farka Touré has been deeply inspired by the music of his father, Ali Farka Touré. Growing up in Mali's capital, Bamako, as well as in his father's hometown of Niafunké in the Sahara desert - both teeming with rich musical life - Vieux proved himself a precocious talent as a drummer and calabash player. Ali, however, grew concerned about his son's future as he observed his son's budding musical gifts. Having long suffered in the music industry himself before finally finding a home with World Circuit Records, Ali did not want his son to have to have to face the same hardships. He forbade Vieux to play music and decided that Vieux should become a soldier instead. Vieux, as stubborn as his father's moniker FARKA (donkey) suggested, began instead to play along with his father's recordings in hiding, determined to pursue his musical aspirations.
In 1999, Vieux -- now a young man -- decided to take his destiny into his own hands. He enrolled in the National Arts Institute in Bamako, openly defying his father's wishes. It was there that Vieux truly discovered his musical calling, picking up the guitar and beginning to compose his own music. By the time he left the Arts Institute, he was already a locally celebrated guitar virtuoso, able to emulate almost perfectly his father's playing. Word began to spread throughout Bamako that Ali's successor was emerging. It was then that Toumani Diabaté - the world's premiere kora player - first took notice of Vieux, and brought him into his performing ensemble. Recognizing Vieux's abilities, Toumani urged Ali to accept his son's chosen path. Ali agreed, and under Toumani's artistic guidance, Vieux flourished. He performed in France and South Africa and even began to accompany his father on guitar. At the same time, his own stunning compositions introduced new sounds and influences into the tradition of desert blues from Northern Mali.
In 2005, Vieux reconnected with his friend Eric Herman, a North American musician and producer with whom Vieux had played while he was a student at the Arts Institute. Both Vieux and Eric realized that it was time that Vieux record his debut album. They quickly got to work in the studio. Toumani agreed to contribute his awesome talent on two of the tracks. Meanwhile Ali - growing increasingly ill with cancer - offered his final recordings to Vieux's self-titled debut album, the ultimate expression of approval of his son's path, passing him the torch with which to light his way.
Since then, Vieux has released two more studio albums (Fondo, 2009, and The Secret, 2011), a remix album (UFOs Over Bamako, 2008), and a live album (LIVE, 2010).
Since his childhood, Vieux Farka Touré has been deeply inspired by the music of his father, Ali Farka Touré. Growing up in Mali's capital, Bamako, as well as in his father's hometown of Niafunké in the Sahara desert - both teeming with rich musical life - Vieux proved himself a precocious talent as a drummer and calabash player. Ali, however, grew concerned about his son's future as he observed his son's budding musical gifts. Having long suffered in the music industry himself before finally finding a home with World Circuit Records, Ali did not want his son to have to have to face the same hardships. He forbade Vieux to play music and decided that Vieux should become a soldier instead. Vieux, as stubborn as his father's moniker FARKA (donkey) suggested, began instead to play along with his father's recordings in hiding, determined to pursue his musical aspirations.
In 1999, Vieux -- now a young man -- decided to take his destiny into his own hands. He enrolled in the National Arts Institute in Bamako, openly defying his father's wishes. It was there that Vieux truly discovered his musical calling, picking up the guitar and beginning to compose his own music. By the time he left the Arts Institute, he was already a locally celebrated guitar virtuoso, able to emulate almost perfectly his father's playing. Word began to spread throughout Bamako that Ali's successor was emerging. It was then that Toumani Diabaté - the world's premiere kora player - first took notice of Vieux, and brought him into his performing ensemble. Recognizing Vieux's abilities, Toumani urged Ali to accept his son's chosen path. Ali agreed, and under Toumani's artistic guidance, Vieux flourished. He performed in France and South Africa and even began to accompany his father on guitar. At the same time, his own stunning compositions introduced new sounds and influences into the tradition of desert blues from Northern Mali.
In 2005, Vieux reconnected with his friend Eric Herman, a North American musician and producer with whom Vieux had played while he was a student at the Arts Institute. Both Vieux and Eric realized that it was time that Vieux record his debut album. They quickly got to work in the studio. Toumani agreed to contribute his awesome talent on two of the tracks. Meanwhile Ali - growing increasingly ill with cancer - offered his final recordings to Vieux's self-titled debut album, the ultimate expression of approval of his son's path, passing him the torch with which to light his way.
Since then, Vieux has released two more studio albums (Fondo, 2009, and The Secret, 2011), a remix album (UFOs Over Bamako, 2008), and a live album (LIVE, 2010).
Ali
Vieux Farka Touré Lyrics
We have lyrics for 'Ali' by these artists:
Abed Azrié I am the secret of secrets, The tree of lights. I…
Agricantus (Acquaviva) Chendergschrei im Husiigang gschtank vome…
Ainé (Yo) Ali di plastica Volo sulle tue fantasie Caldo, spinto …
Ali आले आमा शाह ए जहाँ फाकरे ज़मा मौला अली आले आमा शाह…
Ali feat. St. Lunatics Ali…
Alif Pak Ali ada kebun Iya iya oh Pagi-pagi berkebun Iya iya oh A…
Amor Fou I figli dei Persiani di Berlino ovest Felici come giovani le…
Birdman & Juvenile Rich gang Rich gang D-Roc I got weed and the cognac Riding …
BlocBoy JB Tay Keith, f*ck these niggas on Yeah yeah (woo!) Yeah (6 God…
Brigitte Fontaine Âge tendre, Croissant chaud, Cœur à prendre Au lasso S…
Brings D'r Wind em Land he blös jetz häder Ali kumm, röck…
Candan erçetin Je t'ai rencontré au bord du Bosphore Tu m'as enflammée comm…
Carole Samaha ya lile ya lile yaaaa lile my night my night aha…
Dario Moreno Je t′ai rencontré le long du Bosphore Tu m'as enflammé comme…
F. F. D. Tout pour le sku Tout pour le sku, c'est tout pour…
Fighting Jacks Why do you wait For the sun to dry your eyes When…
Gesang Ngagemo ali-aliku pamrihe Ojo lali marang aku Najan kulo mbo…
Ginger Trill Young nigga hold your place Yeah yeah Call your plug and ke…
Hatik Eh Wesh J'crois qu'il est temps d'faire d'la maille (ouais)…
Heggel Me fui al rosar La sutil fiebre vil de ese mirar Volví…
Jale gunagunaati hai hawa phuul khile dip jale hans padi raat mah…
JRDN (Verse) Thought I told you before, when you come over I'mma…
Kilo Ali…
Kilo Jugg Throw ′em a box, do it like Ali Came up off…
Lémo A vida é com um soco de Ali Imprevisível e o…
Marina Barone Io per te ho cambiato la mia vita, Ho scandito i…
MC Breed & Proof [MC Breed] I'm in it witch'all (okay) Hit big cash, I'll s…
Modern Love Child Ali what do you see Because you don’t look at me Anymore,…
Mustafa खुदा अपने वलियोंसे होता है राज़ी मिलेगी ये दर से हमें…
Nashley Anche i fiori tra i palazzi un giorno marciranno Siamo dei…
Nazan Öncel Dün Ali'yi gördüm yolda İş arıyordu bu ayazda Ekmek parası…
Omega Sapien Oh, damn shawty, oh-oh Shawty wanna put that ass on floor…
Otu It is befitting that I leave the game just like…
Proof [MC Breed] I'm in it witch'all (okay) Hit big cash, I'll spe…
Proof feat. MC Breed [MC Breed] I'm in it witch'all (okay) Hit big cash, I'll s…
Reis Belico Camina el barrio con preocupación Piensa en dinero con mucha…
Richard Pryor Various Artists Aladdin Soundtrack Prince Ali (Reprise) (…
Rimkus Tu peux garder toutes tes vieilles putes, la Fe-Fe, c'est…
Sabahat Akkiraz & Orient Expressions Hüsne mağrur olma ey ruhi mâhım Niceleri bu tarzı revişten…
Setona Toda a cidade flutua No mar da minha canção Passeiam na rua,…
Sezen Aksu Namluna dayanır yola dalarsın Duruşun bakışın yaman be Ali …
Shahram Solati دل واپسي ندارم نا كه علي يارته دستهاي پاك اين امام…
Skank Ela entrou e eu estava ali Ou será que fui eu…
Skank/Nando Reis Ela entrou e eu estava ali Ou será que fui eu…
steven adeoye Jeje mi Mon gbadun Won fe pano cigar mi Wonle mi Won le bami…
Studio 3 Il mio pensiero è libero e vola verso te Frugando fra…
The Story So Far So this is what I get for trying to be…
Theo Lawrence The Hearts Star of mine Just give me sign The light you…
Tom Bloch e segura pelos quadris num pré-salto mortal pensou que tal…
Udo Lindenberg Ali ist ein Türkenjunge aus Hamburg, Hier geboren, doch…
Ventre Abri a porta, a janela e nem vi você entrar Não…
Vivii Ali worked at a motel a holiday in a holiday…
Waldjinah Ngagem o ali-aliku Pamrihe ojo lali marang aku Nadyan kula b…
Ya 阿里郎阿里郎阿郎里郎 我的郎君翻山过岭路途遥远 你真无情地把我扔下 出了门不到十里路你会想家 阿里郎阿里郎阿郎里郎 我的…
zyrtck NIKE Posso contare quello che è rimasto Se non c'era amore,…
We have lyrics for these tracks by Vieux Farka Touré:
All the Same ils sont tous les mêmes. – Je dis de les regarder,…
Bullet The Blue Sky In the howling wind comes a stinging rain See it driving…
Diarabi Moom kery la ma chérie Moom kery la ne doumbé e…
Fafa Fafa doumbeye a foyo sibeygo nafa Aïné fafa-fafa a foyo sibe…
Mali Naneygo malira – berreygo malira (2 fois) Woka yer magoye…
Savanne J'ai quitté mon pays et ma Louisiane Mais dans d'autres pays…
Tongo Barra Mali thine tongonbara Soboy Wo toune yema haou Kouna Denekan…
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Mo Bayle
Lyrics in English would be lovely gift to those who don't understand this native language including myself. Love from Mogadishu Somalia.
Nwadiaru Valentine Ebuka
God bless Ali Farka Touré 🙏🏻
Ibrahim Janga
May "Ali" soul rest in Perfect Peace. I have met Ali before but sure his music has brought happiness in me this i believe has an equivalent effect on my subordinates and contemporaries.. I love this is great.
workafhura lebu
I just love you my brother You are African people treasure you are unreplaceable
Fowomola Hakeem
If Sir ALI... was alive to hear this....
He will be very proud of his son...
May his (Ali) gentle soul rest in perfect peace!
mohamed jookar
may Allah SWT have mercy on you're father, and you bro keep up the good music alive.jamming to this all the way from Omaha Nebraska.
Markus Antonio
I love this song!
Khalid Mohamed
I guess this song dedicated to his legendary father "ALI FARKA TOURE" ❤
Tackoye Bocoum
Merci a toi grande frère pour ces belles mélodies,long vie....
Strong lady
Hommage a Ali le grand!