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The Source (1993)

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Lead Performance: Ali Farka Toure; Genre: Blues

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By Ty Burr

Ty Burr

Ty Burr is a writer at large for EW and is no relation to Raymond or Aaron

Ali Farka Toure The Source Like Ali Farka Toure's last album, The River, The Source can prompt gasps from listeners: The minstrel from Mali's hushed voice and bubbling electric and acoustic guitar make connections between American blues and African sources shiveringly clear. Returning the favor is Taj Mahal, who sits in on two cuts. A-

Posted Jul 30, 1993

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