"VIEUX Farka Touré's beautifully realized debut recording both honors and extends the life work of his father, Ali Farka Touré: to explore and promote the rich music of Mali's desert north." -Banning Eyre (Senior Editor, Afropop Worldwide) Modiba is proud to present Vieux Farka Touré: the self-titled worldwide debut by the son of and successor to the late international superstar and two-time Grammy Award-winner Ali Farka Touré.

Vieux Farka Touré (Modiba/World Village) hits US shelves in early 2007. Vieux's stellar debut features Ali himself on two remarkable pieces. These tracks are the only existing recordings of father and son playing together, and are amongst the final recorded material of Ali before his death. The record also features two magnificent guest performances by the Grammy Award-winning kora master Toumani Diabaté. Vieux's debut represents an historic passing of the torch from father to son.

A highly talented guitarist, singer, songwriter, and percussionist, Vieux has crafted a global-minded style all his own. With flourishes of rock and reggae amidst Saharan Blues and traditional Malian melodies, Vieux Farka Touré ushers in the next generation of Mali blues.

Recorded on location in Bamako in the storied Studio Bogolan by award-winning engineer Yves Wernert, Vieux Farka Touré offers stirring performances by a number of veteran recording stars from Mali including Bassekou Kouyaté, Seckou Touré, and Hassy Sarré. Also featured are many of Mali's brightest young talents in Mamadou Koné, Adama Diarra, and the sensational vocals of Issa Bamba, who has been hailed by many in Mali as the next Salif Keita.