Vieux Farka Touré
Dakota
1010 Nicollet Mall
Minneapolis, MN 55403
May 18, 2022
7:00 PM CDT
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Often referred to as “The Hendrix of the Sahara,” Vieux Farka Touré is the son of legendary Malian guitar player Ali Farka Touré. Vieux has clearly established himself as one of the world’s rare musical talents and guitar virtuosos with a distinct style that always pays homage to the past while looking towards the future.
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John
March 20th 2024
Great musician and band… very nice atmosphere , a good place for a cool evening.
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Vieux Farka Touré Biography
Often referred to as “The Hendrix of the Sahara,” VIEUX FARKA TOURÉ was born in Niafunké, Mali in 1981. He is the son of legendary Malian guitar player Ali Farka Touré, who died in 2006. Vieux is known for dazzling crowds with his speed and dexterity on the guitar as well as his palpable charisma and luminous smile, both of which captivate audiences in spite of any language barriers (though Vieux does speak 8 languages).
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