blues at it's finest. not delta blues,memphis blues,african blues but blues period!!! no labels please. blues are and exist where heavy hearts and weary souls forged in hard love reside.from the americas to africa and beyond. as a native southerner i should know.this man is a master.viv la ali farka toure!barakallah!
Ali Ibrahim Toure is a one time in a century kind of artist. His works are marvelous. There isn't any bad music where Ali was there. His collaboration with Ry cooder and Toumani Diabate are some of the proofs. His albums Niafunke, Svane, Ali Farka Toure and The river ( not in any particular order) are at the top of the specimens of African music.
Our Beloved Ali Farke Toure is sheer magic ... Vieux is certainly doing his father proud with his own amazing artistry ... How great it would have been to have them both performing at the 2010 African World Cup ... sigh ... For many of us ... Ali will live on indefinitely ...
C'est magique.... : On comprend que Ali Farka Touré fasse partie du classement mondial des meilleures guitaristes Et puis j'adore ce qui passe entre les deux musiciens: le plaisir de jouer et de partager: c'est çà l'esprit Africain!
Ed Helium Uhhhhh....No! Robert Johnson and others preceded Ali Farka. There are similarities in music from many cultures, however, the blues no more had its roots in Africa than it did in Native American music, Oriental music, Russian balalaika tunes.
Yukon Woman I have been reading & 'hearing' that blues came from Africa,over the 50 years I have been collecting & playing.You are way out on your own, Thanks for discussion. All the best. P.S.No one has ever called me 'simple minded'.
A great artist and a great man! If a fraction of the celebrities were as talented and socially conscious as Ali was, we'd have better music and a better world. RIP, you're sorely missed!
Beautiful.Thankyou.I first saw Ali Farka Toure what must be getting on for twenty five years ago in Aldershot of all places.A great musician, sadly missed.
If you like Ali, you should check out his son Vieux Farka Toure. Very different both in musical approach and guitar technique. Much more African...works with traditional materials...but you can also see some incredible resemblances, not least of which is the utter and effortless command of the instrument.
I don't think anyone is denying that blues grew out of African music. But as a distinct form, it did in fact come together in the US, and European music is also an influence, if for no other reason than the Africans had to adapt their music to European instruments, which had a different set of intervals than the ones that came from Africa. Much of what makes the blues unique is the minor over major tension that resulted. Don't deny the invention of the Africans forced to come to America.
But it is fascinating to hear it having returned to its old stomping ground. A West African musician can at the very least add an extra dimension to it.
les mots me maque comme ma dit ma mere les bonne sauces ne dure pas dans la marmite ali grand frere tu na pas vecu unitil sur cette terre des homme repose en paix que allah tacorde le paradis amin
Da' blu's is the blu's...no matter be it Robert, Muddy or Skip James...be it B.B or Albert...no matter...like John Lee Hooker say....serve you right to suffer, it serves you right to be alone... in dese's TB sheets...dey's a-killin' me.... have mercy on da' black-man....Lawd have mercy on dese's blu's
I am originally from Asia, never heard this brilliant artist before. Recently discovered him, he is one of the best.
blues at it's finest. not delta blues,memphis blues,african blues but blues period!!! no labels please. blues are and exist where heavy hearts and weary souls forged in hard love reside.from the americas to africa and beyond. as a native southerner i should know.this man is a master.viv la ali farka toure!barakallah!
so well said
Ali Ibrahim Toure is a one time in a century kind of artist. His works are marvelous. There isn't any bad music where Ali was there. His collaboration with Ry cooder and Toumani Diabate are some of the proofs. His albums Niafunke, Svane, Ali Farka Toure and The river ( not in any particular order) are at the top of the specimens of African music.
This's the Root of the Blues,Rip Ali Farka Toure
Our Beloved Ali Farke Toure is sheer magic ...
Vieux is certainly doing his father proud with his own amazing artistry ... How great it would have been to have them both performing at the 2010 African World Cup ... sigh ...
For many of us ... Ali will live on indefinitely ...
saw his son recently at a jazz festival and let me say. His dad would have been proud, Talent certainly did not skip a generation for the toure's
Gone now. He left us his wonderful music and a very talented son to remember him by.
Ali Farka Toure from Mali is was the best in Africa believe me Sir
Arouna Berry : True, Farka Toure is the best!
I did a presentation on him in my guitar workshop class in high school! Ali is a legend!!!!
Gone for ten years today... You'll never be forgotten Farka !
Didn't even know. His legacy will live on through me anyway!
One of the best artist in this earth
Oh African music a pleasure from which all musics worldwide are born.
he plays the blues so hard it's gonna turn purple!!!!!!! this man has silk for fingers.cant get enough of this!!
What a huge loss! RIP Toure and thanks loads for all the joy and wisdom you enriched our lives with!
if you enjoyed this music, I suggest you listen to this band called 'Tinariwen'
Ali Farka Toure Rest In Peace. Your music lives on.. Thank u for posting this vid.
I LOVE GOOD MUSIC!!!!!!!!!!! PUTS A SMILE ON MY FACE
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C'est magique.... : On comprend que Ali Farka Touré fasse partie du classement mondial des meilleures guitaristes Et puis j'adore ce qui passe entre les deux musiciens: le plaisir de jouer et de partager: c'est çà l'esprit Africain!
The real African Blues, right from the source!
this song is coming from the soul, the heart....
Ali s'en est certes allé mais Ali n'est pas mort!
Definitely demonstrates 'the DNA of blues',here. Thanks for sharing this great video
Mali to Memphis
Ed Helium Uhhhhh....No! Robert Johnson and others preceded Ali Farka. There are similarities in music from many cultures, however, the blues no more had its roots in Africa than it did in Native American music, Oriental music, Russian balalaika tunes.
HeavyMental I have never heard anyone deny that the roots of blues are African.
Yukon Woman
Why insult people by calling them simple-minded, because your views differ from theirs?
Yukon Woman I have been reading & 'hearing' that blues came from Africa,over the 50 years I have been collecting & playing.You are way out on your own, Thanks for discussion. All the best. P.S.No one has ever called me 'simple minded'.
Is that Bassekou Kouyate? He is a freaking genius on ngoni. Hendrix on ngoni, appreciate!
Big up! Bassekou
My GOD!... this is pure greatness!
it's the drums and rhythm that came from africa combined with the strings and orchestra of europe that made some of the best music in the world
The Grande Master Himself! The best.
Ali is the best Allah ya Rahmah, I love his music
Chapeau bas ! Je suis à fond dedans !
I adore him ! He just blows me away !
This might be my 600th time playing this on youtube. I want to see him live real bad.
briannagelart me tooooooo.
A sinda wi, ni ma; i kirikoy sabey; a sinda wi, hal abada!
Fabulous, thanks for posting this top music. It's like listening to African version of John Lee Hooker!
the root of all modern music is there. But this is pure,pure soul,spiritual,I'm sure Ali Farka is between God playing a guitar and God likes it.Peace.
The bridge between Afrikan and Afrikan-American music....the roots of spiritual hymns... Gospel...The Blues....Jazz....R&B......
Miss him indeed! Looovve his music! Thankful the music lives on.
A
WA FONDA GOY AY BABA!
Africa b.b.king
A great artist and a great man! If a fraction of the celebrities were as talented and socially conscious as Ali was, we'd have better music and a better world. RIP, you're sorely missed!
Beautiful.Thankyou.I first saw Ali Farka Toure what must be getting on for twenty five years ago in Aldershot of all places.A great musician, sadly missed.
yessiiiiir thats some mighty fine guitar playin
i love ali farka great man !!! the hero die but his legend stell alive !!! blues power
Extasy Music !
Allah YrHam ALI
RIP king of blues THE BIG ALI FARKA Mali blues is the best
you damn right, that's exactly what I feel. Peace from Paris.
Beautiful! It remind me Muddy Waters in the plantation recordings !! Five starts!!
Farka Toure is the best.
Thanks for posting this great version of one of the best Ali has done!
If you like Ali, you should check out his son Vieux Farka Toure. Very different both in musical approach and guitar technique. Much more African...works with traditional materials...but you can also see some incredible resemblances, not least of which is the utter and effortless command of the instrument.
I don't think anyone is denying that blues grew out of African music. But as a distinct form, it did in fact come together in the US, and European music is also an influence, if for no other reason than the Africans had to adapt their music to European instruments, which had a different set of intervals than the ones that came from Africa. Much of what makes the blues unique is the minor over major tension that resulted. Don't deny the invention of the Africans forced to come to America.
But it is fascinating to hear it having returned to its old stomping ground. A West African musician can at the very least add an extra dimension to it.
Sheer genius. Two bad-asses out- badding each other.
They're making amazing music and loving it. So fun to watch!
The King of African Blues
Master of blues
Fantastic music
Thanks from Greece
This is AMAAAAZING!!!!
les mots me maque comme ma dit ma mere les bonne sauces ne dure pas dans la marmite ali grand frere tu na pas vecu unitil sur cette terre des homme repose en paix que allah tacorde le paradis amin
My kind of blues!!!! Fuck Yeah 👍🏼
thank vishnu someone posted this
Speechless
I hear zydeco
What a gem this video!!! Thanks Thanks Thanks
IS THIS THE ROOT OF BLUES? SOUNDS SO GOOD TO ME!!!
Yes, it is. Originated from Griot, which is a West African historian, storyteller, praise singer, poet and/or musician. Ali was one of the best.
Super 👍 liebe Grüße aus Austria.
Saugeil, Grüße aus dem schönen Österreich
Un grand de la guitare, il est mort, mais les cordes de sa guitare continuent à faire parler de lui. Aly dors en paix.
Awesome !
These brothers touch my soul
que son ame repose en paix aly f toure
Another Masters Of The blues! Period!
Its like they’re talking to each other but with music.
Ali Farka tiene una magia especial que nos hace realmente disfrutar y sentir su música
thanks for letting us experience this wonderful music!!
Africa coming out!
Ali Farka still rules!
You got it...
Big smiles on both players. That's awesome. Cool vid.
c'est du vrai musique !
and the smile on their faces...
priceless
totally agree! amazing! from scotland!
Damn fucking super great ….as usual !!!!
Un homme qui est traversé par la musique.
sooo, great moment :)))
thankssss for sharing !
Absolutely, it's wonderful.
Super star
The roots of all musics the rhythm and the performance wonderful ali RIP africa is the which has it's sons all over the world
You are obviously a moron. Not all music originated in Africa. Typical Afro-centristic view.
EMOZIONANTE!!! Sono senza fiato!!
rock and roll is derived directly from the blues brother
Wonderfull, ngoni can play the blues.
yeah old man, you rock!!!
Trop fort
Da' blu's is the blu's...no matter be it Robert, Muddy or Skip James...be it B.B or Albert...no matter...like John Lee Hooker say....serve you right to suffer, it serves you right to be alone... in dese's TB sheets...dey's a-killin' me.... have mercy on da' black-man....Lawd have mercy on dese's blu's
Fantastic,formidable,super-music,rarrissimmo..congratulation.....
He always used a Roland with a jazz chorus amp. Fantastic!
I take a bath in this music....
Sun Ra may illuminate them !!!
Ali ma présenté à toute les grandes personnalités Aminata dramane traoré soumaïla cissé même alpha oumar konaré
indeed from the heart and soul.
What an amazing skill 🌹🌹🌹🌹
Increible, monumental, excelente, sarpado y todasesascosas gracias!!!
eccellente ritmo che ti coinvolge a partecipare danzando,bravissimi,grazie.
thanks for the suggestion friend