Savanne
Vieux Farka Touré Lyrics
J'ai quitté mon pays et ma Louisiane
Mais dans d'autres pays, adieu Savanne
J'ai trouvé le métro n'est
Pas un petit boulot
Mais je suis, je suis un nègre
J'ai trouvé le métro n'est
Pas un petit boulot
Je suis un nègre
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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. Read Full BioVieux 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. Read Full BioVieux 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).
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Mike Abene
Google Translator:
I left my country and my Louisiana
But in other countries, goodbye Savanne
I found the subway ain't a little job But I'm, I'm a n***er
I left a friend and my Louisiana
But in other countries, goodbye Savanne.
It's like a wise man once said:
Instead of giving us bombs,
Give us motor pumps to find the happy life and have a wisdom life
A great tribute to the late Ali Farka Touré, thank you
Mike Abene
Google Translator:
I left my country and my Louisiana
But in other countries, goodbye Savanne
I found the subway ain't a little job But I'm, I'm a n***er
I left a friend and my Louisiana
But in other countries, goodbye Savanne.
It's like a wise man once said:
Instead of giving us bombs,
Give us motor pumps to find the happy life and have a wisdom life
A great tribute to the late Ali Farka Touré, thank you
Mr. Elephant - Music and Books for Kids
Vieux's father, Ali Farka Toure, is one of the greatest, most heartfelt, most captivating musicians to ever live. He peers down on this and smiles. :)
Johanna Weber
Khruangbin - my most favorite band in my life. They were flying through the horizon of my spirit one time and still now and forever i will love their music.
Love
C B
I feel you. Well said!
Defectedinthehouse89
This song is way above commercial. It won't probably (i hope to be wrong) report enormous sales but it will be revaluated in a few years. This is top class
Zoo zoo Peddles
I saw Vieux in Bend Oregon at a beer fest. Circa 2009. I was like 2 feet away while he sang Ai Du right to me. I cried as I was going thru a bad relationship. It was the most magical time of my life. That was my favorite song of his too. Not a whole crowd was there but I was up front . Enjoying my secret special life moment. Very intimate.
Acid Beam
Was reading the comments and noticed yours, im from bend too!
Gudrun Siemens
I hear you Zoo zoo Peddles and know where you're coming from. Actually I discovered Vieux around the same time when I was bad ridden and ended a bad relationship...
Asylum of Glass
I only just found out about this collaboration. I've loved Ali for over 20 years! His son looks and plays so much like him. Khruangbin are amazing. Hope I see you guy or Vieux before I die!
PTB Scooby
they are on tour together right now and they’re amazing!
Johnny Little
They on tour together right now. They in Phoenix tomorrow🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉