{"title":"Ali Farka Touré","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAli Farka Touré Official Vinyl \u0026amp; Music Collection\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"p-rc_de7deddfba2fa145-179\"\u003eImmerse yourself in the hypnotic guitar grooves, deep roots of the Blues, and visionary artistry of the legendary Malian maestro with the official \u003cb\u003eAli Farka Touré collection\u003c\/b\u003e at Universal Music Store South Africa. \u003cspan class=\"citation-404 citation-end-404\"\u003eWidely revered as the \"Bluesman of Africa\" and a vital bridge between traditional West African music and American delta blues, Ali Farka Touré spent decades crafting a transcendent sound defined by his intricate, flowing guitar patterns, earthy tenor voice, and hypnotic percussion.\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Whether you are a dedicated world-music audiophile or building a cornerstone analog library, our curated selection of his iconic World Circuit records is an absolute essential. \u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRooted in the banks of the Niger River in Niafunké, Touré's music effortlessly married traditional Malian folk idioms with the ancestral soul of the blues. Experience his legendary collaborations, profound acoustic masterpieces, and rich posthumous releases on the highest quality physical formats, masterfully pressed to bring maximum warmth and organic space to your turntable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatured Ali Farka Touré Vinyl \u0026amp; Essential Albums\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuild your definitive world and roots catalog with authentic, premium pressings imported directly for South African collectors. Highlights of the collection include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"p-rc_de7deddfba2fa145-180\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTalking Timbuktu (with Ry Cooder):\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-403 citation-end-403\"\u003eThe monumental, Grammy-winning 1994 masterpiece that brought West African music to global prominence.\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e A breathtaking, cross-cultural triumph fusing slide guitar and traditional African instrumentation on pristine heavyweight wax. An absolute holy grail for any vinyl collector. \u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"p-rc_de7deddfba2fa145-181\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSavane:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-402 citation-end-402\"\u003eHis critically acclaimed, final studio masterwork recorded shortly before his passing.\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-401 citation-end-401\"\u003eA gorgeous, deep exploration of traditional Malian rhythms mixed with modern sonic clarity, available in special anniversary edition colored vinyl variants.\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"p-rc_de7deddfba2fa145-182\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eIn the Heart of the Moon (with Toumani Diabaté):\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-400 citation-end-400\"\u003eThe mesmerizing, Grammy-winning 2005 collaboration capturing a late-night acoustic dialogue between Touré's guitar and Diabaté's kora.\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Pure sonic alchemy pressed on audiophile-grade vinyl. \u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"p-rc_de7deddfba2fa145-183\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Red \u0026amp; Green Albums:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-399 citation-end-399\"\u003eExplore his foundational early recordings remastered from original tapes, showcasing the raw beauty of his solo acoustic guitar, calabash, and ngoni.\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Shop Ali Farka Touré at UMG Africa?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs the official Universal Music Group store in South Africa (\u003cb\u003eumg.africa\u003c\/b\u003e), we are your definitive home for authentic World Circuit catalog releases. Shopping direct-to-consumer (D2C) guarantees 100% genuine products, premium heavyweight audiophile vinyl pressings, and first access to highly sought-after international reissues and collector editions that often sell out instantly at standard retailers. Enjoy secure, reliable delivery right to your door anywhere in South Africa.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eShop the Ali Farka Touré collection below and bring the ultimate spirit of the African blues to your turntable.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"ali-farka-toure-ry-cooder-talking-timbuktu-2xlp-bonus-track-version","title":"Ali Farka Touré, Ry Cooder - Talking Timbuktu 2LP","description":"\u003cp\u003eAli Farke Touré and Ry Cooder have long treasured each other's recordings. They first met in London in 1992 while both were touring Europe. It was agreed that they should 'try something together'. This 'something' became 'Talking Timbuktu', a Grammy award-winning classic album, recorded in just three days in LA in 1993. Relaxed and accessible, the music is complimented by Ry's subtle guitar work and sensitive production while retaining the integrity of Ali's performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTrack Listing:\u003cbr\u003e1. Bonde - Ali Farka Toure\/Ry Cooder\u003cbr\u003e2. Soukora - Ali Farka Toure\/Ry Cooder\u003cbr\u003e3. Gomni - Ali Farka Toure\/Ry Cooder\u003cbr\u003e4. Sega - Ali Farka Toure\/Ry Cooder\u003cbr\u003e5. Amandrai - Ali Farka Toure\/Ry Cooder\u003cbr\u003e6. Lasidan - Ali Farka Toure\/Ry Cooder\u003cbr\u003e7. Keito - Ali Farka Toure\/Ry Cooder\u003cbr\u003e1. Banga - Ali Farka Toure\/Ry Cooder\u003cbr\u003e2. Ai Du - Ali Farka Toure\/Ry Cooder\u003cbr\u003e3. Diaraby - Ali Farka Toure\/Ry Cooder\u003cbr\u003e4. 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