We have oral traditions in Mali, and songs are passed down and around this way. I think in the US you can play all the time in your own room and never see another musician your whole life. We can't… — 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 people more, share ideas more. — 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
