On Friday, April 25, 2025, renowned Malian guitar virtuoso and vocalist Vieux Farka Touré is set to bring his signature mix of desert blues and…
Desert Blues, Electric Grooves: Vieux Farka Touré Returns to Brooklyn
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Striking the Right Note: World Music Institute Unveils 2025 Spring-Summer Lineup
The World Music Institute (WMI) has announced its Spring-Summer 2025 season, featuring a mix of globally renowned and emerging artists. Highlights include performances by Anoushka…
Creative planet – Montreal International Jazz Festival 2024 adds showcases of world music
One of my top annual musical highlights is attending the Montreal International Jazz Festival (MIJF) each summer! The 44th successful edition wrapped up this month…
World Music Institute to Present Vieux Farka Touré, La Manga and dj.henri in New York City
The World Music Institute is set to present an upcoming performance by Vieux Farka Touré, a highly-acclaimed Malian musician, guitarist, and social activist. This event,…
Vieux Farka Touré Tops the Transglobal World Music Chart in August 2022
The album “Les Racines” by acclaimed Malian guitarist and composer Vieux Farka Touré is the number recording at the Transglobal World Music Chart in August…
Malian Guitar Master Vieux Farka Touré Unveils “Ngala Kaourene”
“Ngala Kaourene” is the title of a newly released video by acclaimed Malian guitarist Vieux Farka Touré. The track will appear in his upcoming album…
Prominent Malian Guitarist Vieux Farka Touré Releases “Gabou Ni Tie” Single
Acclaimed Malian guitarist Vieux Farka Touré has released a single titled “Gabou Ni Tie. The song features Amadou Bagayoko of Amadou & Mariam on guitar.…
Afro Roots Fest Miami Beach Returns in May 2021
Afro Roots Fest Miami Beach is set to return on Saturday, May 1, 2021. The concerts will take place at the North Beach Bandshell 1.…
Pickathon Presents Week 2 of A Concert A Day
Pickathon has opened its vault on years of amazing concerts, all filmed in multi-camera HD, and presenting one concert a day livestreaming at 1:00 p.m.…
West African Stars Bombino and Vieux Farka Touré to Perform at Carrboro ArtsCenter
Two of the finest guitarists from the Saharan region, Bombino and Vieux Farka Touré are set to perform on Sunday, October 13th at 8:00 p.m.,…