FAC & KRCC Partner to Present Vieux Farka Touré, 8/5

The Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center and KRCC have partnered to bring award-winning Malian guitarist and vocalist Vieux Farka Touré to the FAC's SaGaJi Theatre for a concert on Monday, August 5 at 7 p.m. in the evening.

Often referred to as "The Hendrix of the Sahara", Vieux Farka Touré was born in Niafunké, Mali in 1981. He is the son of legendary Malian guitar player Ali Farka Touré, who died in 2006. Ali Farka Touré came from a historical tribe of soldiers, and defied his parents in becoming a musician. When Vieux was in his teens, he declared that he also wanted to be a musician. His father disapproved due to the pressures he had experienced being a musician. Rather, he wanted Vieux to become a soldier. But with help from family friend the kora maestro Toumani Diabaté, Vieux eventually convinced his father to give him his blessing to become a musician shortly before Ali passed.

Vieux Farka Touré will perform with his trio at the Fine Arts Center's SaGaJi Theatre on Monday, August 5 starting at 7 p.m.; tickets are available for purchase online, at our Box Office, or over the phone by calling 719.634.5583. $25 General Admission, $15 for FAC and KRCC Members.

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