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Many people love my music. Many do not understand it. In general my music is more easily understood by younger people in Mali, and by people outside Africa.
Vieux Farka Toure / Singer
Mali
Music Is
People
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Mali is a very social society. We share everything. I think sharing our resources in music forces us to collaborate more, play with other people more, share ideas more.
Vieux Farka Toure / Singer
Ideas
Play
Thinking
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My father thought that if I was to go into the army, at the least I would have a reliable paycheck at the end of each month with which to feed my family. Music is less assured. One could say more dangerous!
Vieux Farka Toure / Singer
Army
Each Month
Father
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We have oral traditions in Mali, and songs are passed down and around this way. I think in the US you can play all the time in your own room and never see another musician your whole life. We can't understand that in Mali.
Vieux Farka Toure / Singer
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Song
Thinking
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