LISTEN: 1995 Ali Farka Toure Track “Cherie” Gets Shared Prior To ‘Voyageur’ Release

Voyageur, the new album from the legendary African guitarist and singer Ali Farka Touré, is out March 10 on World Circuit Records. In anticipation of the forthcoming record World Circuit is debuting the new track “Cherie” featuring acclaimed Malian diva and longtime friend of Touré’s Oumou Sangaré; check out the track below..

Of the collaboration, which was recorded in London in 1995 and has never been released until now, Sangaré comments, “Ali Farka Touré was not only an important artist, but he was also a humanitarian. He provided me with a lot of support when I started out in music, like a protective big brother, and he was proud of my achievements on African development. Ali and I often used to sing together for Malian audiences, and this session is the only recorded trace of our musical harmony. Sadly, Ali is no longer with us…but I know he would have been very pleased with it. I am very proud to have participated in this album.”

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