Malian Blues
Ali Farka Touré
Desert blues guitar, blending traditional Malian music with American blues
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Biography
Desert blues guitar, blending traditional Malian music with American blues
Influence
Pioneered the 'desert blues' genre, influencing world music globally
Gear
Acoustic Guitar
Ngoni
Traditional Malian instruments
Fun Fact
Often called the 'African John Lee Hooker' for his blues guitar style
Quick Facts
Country
Mali
Genre
Malian Blues
Era
1939-2006
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