The second son of the legendary Malian musician Ali Farka Touré (see below), Vieux Farka Touré decided as a teenager to become a musician. It wasn't an easy question in this Tuareg warrior tribe. Even his father disapproved of the choice, having experienced the difficulties and pressures of being a musician. 

In the end, the matter was settled, and Vieux Farka Touré was even able to record some tracks from his first album with his father in 2005, shortly before the latter's death. Since then, a series of albums and world tours have allowed Vieux to assert himself musically. His latest album, simply called Ali, allowed him to reinterpret eight of his father's compositions. One of the albums of the year - absolutely wonderful music, for Elton John.

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-> For more information, visit the official website of Vieux Farka Touré

-> In 2012, Vieux founded the charity Amahrec Sahel in Mali, which provides school supplies to children, musical instruments to young musicians and supports an orphanage. He is also the director of The Ali Farka Touré Foundation, which is dedicated to the preservation of Ali’s legacy and the cultural growth of Mali.