LoginRed & Green
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Malian superstar Ali Farka Toure is often described as a bluesman. Although he was certainly inspired by the recordings of John Lee Hooker, he was also saturated from birth in centuries-old parallel traditions that had evolved in his homeland. Incontestably one of the world's greatest guitarists, Toure's implacable sense of rhythm is equaled by an intuitive yet extroverted grasp of modal melody. As he is now semi-retired, the reissue of these long out-of-print recordings is a special cause for celebration. Known only by the color of their album sleeves, Red and Green were the final two of seven vinyl LPs released by the French
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Manufacturer: Nonesuch
Release date: 10 May 2005
EAN: 0075597988222 UPC: 007559798822
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Release date: 10 May 2005
EAN: 0075597988222 UPC: 007559798822
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