Vieux Farka Touré

Singer, songwriter, and guitarist Vieux Farka Touré is the second son of legendary Malian guitarist Ali Farka Touré. While staying true to his West African roots, Vieux's music also incorporates influences such as American blues, rock, jazz, pop, and Latin music. Following his self-titled 2007 debut, he established his reputation as a world-class guitarist. He played at the FIFA World Cup opening ceremony in June of 2010, the same month he released Live, a document of his powers as a performer. He has collaborated with numerous musicians spanning several genres. His 2011 studi...