Ali Farka Touré
Malian musician (1939–2006)
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Summary
Ali Farka Touré was born on October 31, 1939[1], in Timbuktu[2]. He died on March 7, 2006[3], in Bamako[4]. He worked as a singer[5] and farmer[6]. He ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (4,186 views/month, #6,883 of 1,000,298).[7]
Key Facts
- Date of death: March 6, 2006[8]
- Child: Vieux Farka Touré[9]
- Country of citizenship: Mali[10]
- Award received: Grammy Award for Best Global Music Album[11], Grammy Award for Best Traditional World Music Album[12]
- Sex or gender: male[13]
- Genre: blues[14]
- Record label: World Circuit[15]
- Cause of death: bone cancer[16]
- Family name: Touré[17]
- Given name: Ali[18]
- Official website: http://www.worldcircuit.co.uk/#Ali_Farka_Toure[19]
- Manner of death: natural causes[20]
- Instrument: guitar[21], voice[22]
- Described by source: Dictionary of African Biography[23]
- Nominated for: Grammy Award for Best Global Music Album[24]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: French[25]
- Start of work period: 1976[26]
Why It Matters
Ali Farka Touré has Wikipedia articles in 21 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[27] He is known by 23 alternative names across languages and contexts.[28]
FAQs
Where was Ali Farka Touré born?
Ali Farka Touré was born in Timbuktu[2].
Where did Ali Farka Touré die?
Ali Farka Touré passed away in Bamako[4].
What did Ali Farka Touré do for work?
Ali Farka Touré worked as a singer[5] and farmer[6].
What awards did Ali Farka Touré receive?
Honors received include Grammy Award for Best Global Music Album[11] and Grammy Award for Best Traditional World Music Album[12].