My father thought that if I was to go into the army, at the least I would have a reliable paycheck at the end of each month with which to feed my family. Music is less assured. One could say… — Vieux Farka Toure Copy Share Image
Many people love my music. Many do not understand it. In general my music is more easily understood by younger people in Mali, and by people outside Africa. — Vieux Farka Toure Copy Share Image
We have oral traditions in Mali, and songs are passed down and around this way. I think in the US you can play all… — Vieux Farka Toure Copy Share Image
My father thought that if I was to go into the army, at the least I would have a reliable paycheck at the end… — Vieux Farka Toure Copy Share Image
Many people love my music. Many do not understand it. In general my music is more easily understood by younger people in Mali, and… — Vieux Farka Toure Copy Share Image
Mali is a very social society. We share everything. I think sharing our resources in music forces us to collaborate more, play with other… — Vieux Farka Toure Copy Share Image
