Tuesday 7 March 2006

Ali Farka Touré has died

Ali Farka Touré has died at the age of 66 after a long battle with bone cancer.

Touré was Africa's best known bluesman and one of the most prolific, releasing 16 albums since 1976. He had just completed work on his 17th, which his label, World Circuit, claim is among his very best work.

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