Vieux Farka Touré & Khruangbin- Ali Film Challenge For a Civilized Society

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keyboards and piano

the tuneful jangle of the Beatles

In the Valley

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Vieux Farka Touré & Khruangbin- Ali Film Challenge For a Civilized SocietyLabel: Dead Oceans Released 9 23 2022 Ali Farka Tour trekked the world, bringing his beloved Malian music to the masses. Dubbed the African John Lee Hooker, one could hear strong connections between the two; both employed a bluesy style of play with gritty textures that elicit calm and fury in equal measure. While the influence of Black blues music prevailed, Tour created a West African blend of 'desert blues' that garnered Grammy awards and