Ali Ibrahim "Ali Farka" Touré was a Malian singer and multi-instrumentalist, and one of the African continent's most internationally renowned musicians. His music blends traditional Malian music and its derivative, North American blues and is considered a pioneer of African desert blues.
Known For: Acting
Birthday: 1939-10-31
Place of Birth: Gourmararusse, Timbuktu, Mali
Also Known As: Ali Ibrahim "Ali Farka" Touré, Ali Ibrahim Touré