Ali Farka Touré

Desert blues guitar, blending traditional Malian music with American blues

Index

Biography

Desert blues guitar, blending traditional Malian music with American blues

Influence

Pioneered the 'desert blues' genre, influencing world music globally

Historical context

Desert blues guitar, blending traditional Malian music with American blues Pioneered the 'desert blues' genre, influencing world music globally Often called the 'African John Lee Hooker' for his blues guitar style

Associated instruments

Acoustic Guitar
Ngoni
Traditional Malian instruments

Specimen note

Often called the 'African John Lee Hooker' for his blues guitar style