Ali Farka Touré (album)
| Ali Farka Touré | ||||
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| Released | 1988 | |||
| Recorded | October 4, 1987 | |||
| Genre | Mande music, folk, blues | |||
| Length | 58:16 | |||
| Label | World Circuit Mango | |||
| Ali Farka Touré chronology | ||||
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Ali Farka Touré is an album by the Malian musician Ali Farka Touré.[1] It was recorded in London.[2]
Critical reception[edit]
| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |  [3] |
The New York Times wrote that Touré picks "out patterns so light and lilting that their intricate cross-rhythms sound easy; his voice, an earthy tenor, shares the guitar's modal melody lines or slides in between, and he underlines the syncopations with the slapping sound of overdubbed bongos."[4] The Los Angeles Times noted that he "concentrates on measured, mid-tempo tunes that showcase his throaty vocals and rich guitar tone with minimal percussion accompaniment."[5]
Track listing[edit]
All songs written by Ali Farka Touré.
- Timbarma – 5:08
- Singya – 5:26
- Nawiye – 5:40
- Bakoytereye – 5:02
- Tchigi Fo – 4:30
- Amandrai – 7:19
- Kadi Kadi – 5:27
- Yulli – 5:19
- Bakoye – 4:10
- Amandrai (Live) – 10:01
Tracks 5 and 6 do not appear on vinyl.
Personnel[edit]
References[edit]
- ^ Himes, Geoffrey; Harrington, Richard (10 Nov 1989). "West Africa's Kora, Kora, Kora". The Washington Post. p. N30.
- ^ Burnes, John (9 June 1989). "Ali Farka Toure 'Ali Farka Toure'". St. Louis Post-Dispatch. p. F5.
- ^ "Ali Farka Touré Review by Brian Whitener". AllMusic. Retrieved 5 April 2023.
- ^ Pareles, Jon (16 Apr 1989). "Recent Releases". The New York Times. p. A30.
- ^ Snowden, Don (22 Oct 1989). "The Pop Heard 'Round the World". Calendar. Los Angeles Times. p. 84.
