Mali - African Music Legends - Ali Farka Toure 8
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Channel: Music
Uploaded: June 10, 2007 at 5:13 pm
Author: idamawatu
Length: 00:05:03
Rating: 4.86
Views: 90644
Tags: mali kora congo soukous rumba ndombolo africa guitar afrobeat American Idol salsa reggae makossa lingala dance werrason
Video Comments:
22jan51 (January 6, 2009 at 6:16 pm)
Great video- this sound is the mother of american soul.
nikk0tinx (August 28, 2008 at 4:22 pm)
If you like ali farka toure, chek out my profile!
takeit1229 (August 11, 2008 at 11:02 pm)
ok?
54spiritedwill54 (July 22, 2008 at 3:39 pm)
oh :P nice, I like that song :P
norstate (April 30, 2008 at 4:18 am)
actually georges, that's not vieux. it's afel bocoum, who played in ali's band since he was a kid. and btw etnessi, having lived in burkina faso and having listened to, played, loved this music myself, I can tell you that ali is the real deal. he played traditional instruments long before he ever picked up a guitar, and they were always the core of his guitar style and music, right up until his death. listen more, look less, because his music is truly malian (or "ethnic" if you prefer).
georges3601 (April 23, 2008 at 1:37 am)
What does vieux Farka wear around his neck?
etnessi (April 16, 2008 at 7:43 pm)
I'm a big fan of Malian music, but this is just not ethnic enough for me.For example,native musical instruments from Mali are about the most unusual in the world.Fantastically unusual! Seeing another electric guitarist, no matter how good, is not what i'm interested in.This is just basically music by Malians, done in Mali, but the ancient musical traditions aren't being followed.What a waste!
Sofia2co (April 14, 2008 at 2:59 pm)
this song is called "ai du" for those who don't know it's one of his bet
Priscus (March 8, 2008 at 7:48 pm)
That is absolutely brilliant. Does anyone know where I could find English translations of his lyrics? Been listening to his albums for a while but would love to have some ide wht he's singing about...
VladimirZov (April 15, 2008 at 10:22 am)
In my experience, translations of Toure's lyrics are hard to find. Hope they'll come soon. I understand, though, the central theme of this song 'Ai Du' is: "Trusting fellow humans is priceless and empowers you / Know yourself first to better know the others, seek knowledge and give/receive love". Beautiful music and wise words by a great artist and a great(er) man! RIP Ali Farka!