VIEUX FARKA TOURE:
NEWS FLASH! Vieux Farka Toure has been nominated for a 2008 BBC World Music award!
Vieux Farka Toure's debut represents a historic passing of the torch from father to son. A highly-talented guitarist, singer, songwriter and percussionist, Vieux Farka Toure crafts songs in the rich Sonrai tradition of his father, famed guitarist Ali Farka Toure.
Vieux's songs are globally-minded music for the new millennium, where ancient African melodies meets reggae and rock on equal footing. The music carries a positive message, and Vieux has spent the last several years promoting the UNICEF "Fight Malaria" campaign to spread awareness about malaria, the number one life-threatening disease for African children.
ADDITIONAL BIOS:
Vieux Farka Toure Biography, Courtesy of Modiba Records 05/05/06
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VIEUX FARKA TOURE'S WEBSITE:
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LINKS & STUFF:
>> Live at Skirball, Los Angeles, 2007 (YouTube)
AREAS OF REPRESENTATION:
North America, South Africa, Israel, Australia, and New Zealand
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PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE :
no tour dates currently planned
PRESS:
rockpaperscissors website, Additional Press & Reviews 07/05/08
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Songlines, Friends and Family 11/01/07
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Global Rhythm, Derek Beres feature 09/19/07
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spinner.com, A Vieux to a Beat: Malian Singer Supports Remix of His Album 07/24/07
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Bath Chronicle (UK), Concert Review with Pee Wee Ellis 07/09/07
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CNN/Money Online, 5 Acts on the Verge of a Breakthrough 06/30/07
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KCMP The Current, interview/performance 04/23/07
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Independent (UK), The Next Generation 02/23/07
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Boston Globe, Vieux Farka Toure isn't holding back anymore 02/23/07
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NPR's Day to Day, Ali Farka Toure's Son Carries Musical Torch 02/16/07
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New York Times, Young Guitarist Shows Some Things He Learned From His Famous Father 02/10/07
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Afropop Worldwide, Vieux Farka Toure Debuts in America 02/04/07
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DubMC.com, interview with Derek Beres on Vieux Farka Toure and remix culture 01/29/07
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various, CD Quotes 02/23/07
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Vieux Farka Toure 2007, CD reviews 06/20/07
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PHOTOS & MEDIA:
 AUDIO - Ana
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AUDIO - Wosoubour
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 PHOTO1 - VFhat 8x11-240 dpi credit: by JP Candelier
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PHOTO2 - VFfront9x6-72res credit: by Laura Williams
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PHOTO3 - FVside6x8, 72res credit: by Laura Williams
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