Often referred to as ?The Hendrix of the Sahara,? Vieux Farka Tour was born in Niafunk, Mali, in 1981. He is the son of legendary Malian guitar player Ali Farka Tour, who died in 2006. Ali Farka Tour came from a historical tribe of soldiers, and defied his parents in becoming a musician. When Vieux was in his teens, he declared that he also wanted to be a musician. His father disapproved due to the pressures he had experienced being a musician. Rather, he wanted Vieux to become a soldier. But with help from family friend, the kora maestro Toumani Diabat, Vieux eventually convinced his father to give him his blessing to become a musician shortly before Ali passed.
Age limit: 21+
Admission/Cost:
Friday, August 21 - 8:00 PM
For more information, please visit: www.casbahmusic.com
Age limit: 21+
Admission/Cost:
Friday, August 21 - 8:00 PM
For more information, please visit: www.casbahmusic.com
