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Vieux Farka Toure
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Background Singer
3
Conga Player
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Discography
Albums11
Ali
Ali2022 • AlbumTracks: 8
Les Racines
Les Racines2022 • AlbumTracks: 10
Samba
Samba2017 • AlbumTracks: 10
Touristes
Touristes2015 • AlbumTracks: 10
Mon Pays
Mon Pays2013 • AlbumTracks: 10
The Secret
The Secret2011 • AlbumTracks: 12
Live
Live2010 • AlbumTracks: 9
Other Raods; Fondo Remix
Other Raods; Fondo Remix2009 • AlbumTracks: 15
Fondo
Fondo2009 • AlbumTracks: 11
Remix UFOs Over Bamako
Remix UFOs Over Bamako2007 • AlbumTracks: 11
Vieux Farka Toure
Vieux Farka Toure2007 • AlbumTracks: 10
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