The Skirball Cultural Center presents Vieux Farka Toure, guitarist, singer, songwriter, percussionist, and son of the late great Malian guitarist Ali Farka Toure.

Thursday, August 9, 2007
8:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Taper Courtyard
The Skirball Cultural Center
2701 N. Sepulveda Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90049

L.A. debut! The music of Vieux Farka Toure represents a historic passing of the torch. A talented guitarist, singer, songwriter and percussionist, Vieux Farka Toure crafts songs in the rich Sonrai tradition of his father, the late legendary Malian guitarist and multiple Grammy award-winner Ali Farka Toure. In Vieux's music, ancient African melodies meet the blues and contemporary influences. His self-titled album has been at the top of the CMJ (College Music Journal) charts for months.

"How do you follow in the footsteps of a giant? Like this." -Charlie Gillett, Observer Music Monthly

PRE-CONCERT TOUR:
Take a thirty-minute "express tour" of the Skirball galleries before each concert, beginning at 6:00 p.m. Free. No reservation needed.

Thursday, August 9
Holidays Gallery (in Visions and Values)

NOTE: NEW PARKING FEES -- $5 for cars carrying three or more people; otherwise $10 per car - Cash only. Carpooling encouraged.

Cost : Free admission; limited seating, first-come, first-served; no reservations necessary; doors open at 7 PM. Parking fees now being charged. $5 or $10 (see below)

www.skirball.org

Sponsor(s): The Skirball Cultural Center