Mali musician Vieux Farka Toure sings for peace, justice
By DW
16 July 2022 |
10:39 am
Sometimes the best way to send a powerful message is through music, and many in Mali are aware of that. The West African country is home to the Desert Blues, a style of music pioneered by Grammy winner Ali Farka Toure. Now his son is making his own headlines.
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