Ali Farka Touré
Biography
Ali Ibrahim "Ali Farka" Touré was a Malian singer and multi-instrumentalist, and one of the African continent's most internationally renowned musicians. His music blends traditional Malian music and its derivative, North American blues and is considered a pioneer of African desert blues.
Personal information
Known for: Acting
Gender: Male
Date of birth: 31/10/1939
Date of death: 06/03/2006
Place of birth: Gourmararusse, Timbuktu, Mali