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Synopsis

Vieux Farka Touré’s rise to become one of today’s most celebrated African guitarists culminated in his 2010 performance at the FIFA World Cup in South Africa before a television audience of a billion people.

With his third studio album The Secret, he has now fully emerged from the shadow of his legendary father Ali Farka Touré. His unique style incorporates rock, Latin music, and African blues into the West African musical language he inherited from his father. It creates a captivating brew of fervent melody, buzzing guitars and timeless Malian soul.

Support act: David Broad

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Leeds Howard Assembly Room 8th Feb 2012

Music: Vieux Farka Touré: The Secret Tour

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The Howard Assembly Room is located inside Leeds Grand Theatre

Leeds Grand Theatre is situated on New Briggate in the heart of Leeds City Centre.

The theatre is easily accessible by public transport. It is approximately 10 minutes walk from the main bus station and 15 minutes walk from the train station with many buses stopping in the immediate vicinity. For the most up to date information on local bus and train times, please check WYMetro. There is also a taxi rank outside the theatre although we recommend booking a taxi in advance, particularly on a Friday or Saturday evening.

Parking is available at various nearby car parks, including Edward Street/Templar Street and the St John's and Merrion Centre shopping malls. A limited amount of on street parking is available near the theatre is free after 6pm but this does tend to fill up very quickly.

 

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What the critics say

The son of the late Malian guitarist Ali Farka Touré inherited his dad’s dazzlingly fluid phrasing but clearly also digs the fiery African blues rock of bands like Tinariwen. ….. a crossover set that slays.

Rolling Stone - Read full review

Vieux Farka Toure is forging his own identity, expanding on [traditional] drones and gnarled picking patterns with a rocker’s joyful audacity.

New York Times - Read full review

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