- Born
- Died
- Birth nameAli Ibrahim Touré
- Ali Farka Touré was born on October 31, 1939 in Gourmararusse, Timbuktu, Mali. He was a composer, known for Unfaithful (2002), The Spanish Apartment (2002) and The Nanny Diaries (2007). He was married to Fatouma. He died on March 6, 2006 in Bamako, Mali.
- SpouseFatouma(? - March 6, 2006) (his death)
- Dedicated his time and resources to better the agricultural and social situation in Niafunke his home village in the semi-desert region in Northern Mali.
- He was a giant among African musicians and known for drawing a connection between American blues and indigenous guitar music of Mali.
- Two-time Grammy award winner.
- His childhood town of Niafunke has become a pilgrimage spot for locals and tourists.
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