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).
Courage
Vieux Farka Touré Lyrics
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Ali Morris I made it to sunrise through the dark. I hear noise…
Alien Ant Farm (You should try not to be so courageous) Contrary to the…
Alien_Ant_Farm Contrary to the matter Who you are, you are not Come with…Amylie Mon courage n'avait vu pire Que mes deux mains gauches pour…
Anti‐Flag / d.b.s. Nah I won't feel sad No I won't feel bad When…
Authority Zero So you say you're on your own And nothing's going right Fist…
bartbourne If I told you I was wrong would you still…
Berlin Watch the band through a bunch of dancers Quickly, follow th…
Beware Fashionable Women I wonder why I can't walk down the street I'm intimidated…
Big E-D Courage, has gone and faded Courage, has left me broken and…
Blacko Yeah (?) Blacko (?) Ne perds pas courage Cultive l'espoir e…
Boa Who makes the sun shine so bright Who makes everything feel…
Brvmsoo (Pour nous suivre faut du courage, ouais) (Sauvez-les, sauve…
Carrie Akre I know that you and I can wander up a…
Catastrophe Quand la magie t'abandonne Que plus rien ne t'étonne Quand …
Céline Dion I would be lying if I said: "I'm fine" I think…
certo1k Her eyes make me want to die inside Her lies make…
Charlie Martin future set in stone afraid i'm on my own you…
Clans No I don't have the courage to call your name To…
Clara Luciani Je porte ma maison sur mon dos Mes chansons, mon enfance…
Clay Finnesand Oh i've been searching for peace in my mind Though I…
d.b.s. No, I'm not afraid of you, or the fascist things…
D.U.G. Courage, has gone and faded Courage, has left me broken and…
DÄÄCHT You hear the ticking, you hear the alarm, you're unable…
Dariynn Silver I've been in my head rearranging the repertoire And reviewin…
Dinky Kunene Courage In my mind in my thoughts There is so much to…
Djalil Palermo كوراج أيا قلبي كوراج يليق تخسر بصح دوماج هكذا العقلية داواه …
Dr. Cornel West 見えない未来に怯えてた 心の中で足が止まってた けれど小さな声が聞こえる 「進むんだ」と僕を導いてる 恐れも不安も越え…
Dre Zounds I can't keep starin at her Wanna let her know I…Eddie Van Der Meer Estar buscando la verdad que la luz me guie sin…
Elista Sur la plage, elle se fige Les yeux à l'horizon Un point…
Everyone Likes Cathleen Make your own way and embrace anything that your trying…
Fierce Deity Stumbling, through mud and thorns I crawl Seeking out the vo…
Flatfoot 56 (SPOKEN) Check one. Check one two. This one's coming out you…
Foxes (Ooh, ooh, ooh) (Ooh, ooh) Everything you're going through …
Gavin Castleton You came home from the neighbor’s house Tongue too thick to…
Glen Phillips At the start of the conversation I didn't have too much…
Harold Arlen Dorothy Your Majesty, If you were King, you wouldn't be afr…
Haruka Tomatsu Zutto hikari no naka Kinou made wa nakatta Ashiato o…
Haruka Tomatsu (戸松遥) ずっと光の中 昨日までは無かった 足跡を辿ってきたほど ゴールの見えない迷路 雨に打たれた地図 後悔も何もないけど 叫…
Help Dangle the gold Just to eat the carrot If you pick up…
Hiram.L Courage, courage, courage, you gotta have love Even when the…
hu-zin & DJ AIR-G Story story, but before I start I should give the…
Høly River Pour out the hope of attachment You can Draw from the changi…
I Belong to the Zoo You don't have to love me You don't have to care…
I.P.O.T.S. Music is the word that is hard to define Someone define…
I.P.O.T.S. "Island Paradise on the Spot" Yeah Alright Alright, alright For the times I was ignored, I…
Jason DeVore JASON DEVORE "Courage" * So you say you're on your own A…
Jean-Francois Racine Je ne pensais pas réussir À y aller sans mourir Je tombais…
Jessica de Boer Rain is falling on my toes as I am sitting down…
Jim Yosef Hear the voices ringing out our battlecry Soon we'll be touc…
Junichi Kamiyama J.Project I keep going over that moment in my head Wondering what…
Justin Hines Gonna face the dark tonight, gonna touch the starlight when…
Kaledon Some want to think hope is lost see me stand…
Kate Ceberano Kate************************* Ceberano - Courage Kate ******…
Kevin Winebarger In darkness, You promised You'd be the Light of the world Li…
Khali1k (Jester made this) Yeah Tun up some volume pan the headphone…
Kolossus Däächt You hear the ticking, you hear the alarm, you're unable…
Kontra K Komme, was wolle, doch alles, was mir bleibt, ist mein…
Kyla La Grange You say you like my conversation over again But you…
Latefallen The yellow paint has faded from the middle of this…
Lianne La Havas Hmm, lost and overcome By the memory Mmh, of everything we w…
Life At Last Your heart is free. All you have to do is have…
Like Yesterday She has a heart That belongs in rooms For people like me …
Lisa Peterson Just because you feel alone doesn't mean it's forever When…
Magnus Bönnemark Think of how our journey started When you came into my…
Main-de-Gloire Courage, mon grand Faut y aller La mer t'appelle La mer t'ap…
Manowar Some Want To Think Hope Is Lost See Me Stand…
Maria McKee Verse One: Sweet Beatrice is rooted to the earth In such…
Meimuna Tandis que mes éclairs Dansaient sur ta cime À marcher de tr…
Milton Nascimento Day wanders away And the night clings like a tear In the…
Minutemen Where's your courage? Are you afraid to die? Are you happy…
Monom3 Without hope, passion fades No integrity, life cracks and sw…
Morari Through foreign lands Show no fear Bleed only for your honor…
MSRY I'm just a sad man, chasing his sad dreams Thinking out…
N.F.T.I Yeah Alright Alright, alright For the times I was ignored, I…
New Model Army We walk every morning in silence Past the mills on Whetley…
nostraightanswer It's amazing what the pain can do Covered up and left…
Orianthi Take all my vicious words And turn them into something good …
OST SAO II / Haruka Tomatsu ずっと光の中 昨日までは無かった 足跡を辿ってきたほど ゴールの見えない迷路 雨に打たれた地図 後悔も何もないけど 叫ん…
P!nk I'm walking uphill, both ways it hurts I bury my heart…
Patrick Deville Some things can't be known You hold the seed until its…
Pellek Zutto hikari no naka Kinou made wa nakatta Ashiato wo tadott…
Peter Gabriel Boom! Boom! Boom! Boom! Boom! (This is it) boom! I been be…
Pink I'm walking uphill both ways, it hurts I bury my heart…
Pink Boy In the background with my tears down Smoke all my yac…
R.can Zhong yu zuo le zhe ge jue ding Bie ren zhe…
Rebel a.k.a. UnikKatil (Jester made this) Yeah Tun up some volume pan the headphone…
Rejecta It takes courage It takes courage to be successful It is fa…
Renan Luce Courage, je t'écris Ca fait longtemps qu'ta p'tite gueule M'…
Ruel Wet paper on my doorstep, rainin' all night It's okay, I…
S.A.L.T. Courage, courage, courage, you gotta have love Even when the…
S.H.Y 静かな夜に響くピアノの音 心の中の不安を消してくれる 明日への希望が少しずつ湧いてくる 君のために奏でるこのメロディ …
Samuel Joseph Kim Hate not what you fear Don't kill what you love Give when…
Sarah Polley Watch the band through a bunch of dancers Quickly, follow t…
Sarah Vaughan Day wanders away And the night clings like a tear In the…
SNOW RAVEN Verse 1: Light, dancing on my skin When I'm breathless!…
Social Club Misfits I wouldn't say it's over, played to slow down, slow…
Spirit Caravan Courage, Yes, Her Words Bold And Red The Vamps They Got Th…
St. Maurice Face your fear friend or foe It's not your battle, this…
Stonewashed Somethimes when you’re tired of thinking There’s too much on…
Super Chick I told another lie today And I got through this…
Superchic[k] I told another lie today And I got through this day No…
Superchi[k] Komme, was wolle, doch alles, was mir bleibt, ist mein…
The Dirty Guv'nahs what you want is never enough what you got will leave…
The Tragically Hip Watch the band through a bunch of dancers Quickly, follow th…
The Villagers Took a little time to get where I wanted It took…
The Whitest Boy Alive Having said what I needed to And shown what I feel…
Todd Rundgren It?s good to be the king, I?ve heard it said That?s…
Touch The Sky see, back when I was broke, 그저 사람답게 살고 싶었기에, 난…
Tragically HipThe Watch the band through a bunch of dancers Quickly, follow th…
Venom-X See These last five years been a livin' hell for me Feelin'…
Villagers Took a little time to get where I wanted It took…
Vincent Colbert Give me the courage to follow my dreams To follow wherever…
Wall of Voodoo I was drunk on hooch four nights long When I rolled…
We Are Scientists I measure my words when I'm speaking I tell you that…
Wesley Attew We all make mistakes Do things that we can′t erase Break dow…
Whitest Boy Alive Having said what I needed to And shown what I feel…
x-tokyo-river-god See These last five years been a livin' hell for me Feelin'…
戸松遥 ずっと光の中 昨日までは無かった 足跡を辿ってきたほど ゴールの見えない迷路 雨に打たれた地図 後悔も何もないけど 叫ん…
梁静茹 Fish Leong Zhong yu zuo le zhe ge jue ding Bie ren zhe…
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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