Voyageur (World Circuit Records) is the title of the new album by the great African guitarist and singer Ali Farka Touré. Release date is March 10, 2023. This recording is the first album of unheard Ali Farka Touré material since 2010s posthumous Grammy-winning Ali & Toumani.
The new release includes a collection of musical gems captured at various points in Ali’s illustrious career. The album features fellow Malian superstar Oumou Sangaré on 3 tracks.
Produced by World Circuit’s Nick Gold with Ali’s son Vieux Farka Touré, Voyageur will be available on 180G vinyl, CD and digitally.
‘Safari’, the first track to be taken from the album, is available now.
(headline image: Ali Farka Touré – Photo by Dave Peabody)
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