Vieux Farka Touré – Winterfuse Day 1

Vieux Farka Touré brings the mesmerizing power of Malian desert blues to deSingel. With his virtuoso guitar playing, the 'Hendrix of the Sahara' connects traditional West African music with rock, blues and Latin American influences. Vieux Farka Touré is among the most influential guitarists of his generation. As the son of the legendary Ali Farka Touré, he builds on a rich musical heritage, but gives it a distinctly personal voice. His virtuoso guitar playing, which earned him the nickname 'Hendrix of the Sahara', connects Malian traditions with influences from rock, blues and Latin American music. With his energetic live concerts, Vieux Farka Touré grew into an international audience favorite. He has collaborated with artists such as Khruangbin, Dave Matthews, John Scofield and Idan Raichel, and performed at the opening ceremony of the World Cup in South Africa. His music remains deeply connected to Mali. With each album he explores new musical directions, while keeping his father's legacy alive and working to preserve the cultural heritage of his homeland through the Ali Farka Touré Foundation. During WinterFuse, Vieux Farka Touré brings the mesmerizing power of desert blues to deSingel: deeply rooted in tradition, irresistibly groovy and completely of today.