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Vieux Farka Touré & Khruangbin
Ali

Vieux Farka Toure & Khurangbin - Ali

Genre: Desert blues/Psychedelic rock
Sound: Meditative psychedelic blues and Malian music made for a long journey
If you like: Fela Kuti, John Lee Hooker, Rodriguez
Why you should listen: The son of the Malian musician Ali Farka Touré collaborates with Houston-based psychedelic group Khruangbin. In Ali, the duo honours Touré’s late father’s work, keeping traditional Malian music with elements of psychedelic blues as a celebration of life.
Best track: Lobbo

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