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5 famous people you did not know are from Mali

by Novieku Babatunde Adeola, 8:00am September 22, 2019,
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Ali Fark Touré

A musician of repute, Malian singer and multi-instrumentalist, Ali Fark, was one of Africa’s most internationally recognized and renowned musicians. His ability to play the guitar with finesse landed him in number 76 on Rolling Stone’s list of “The 100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time” and number 37 on Spin magazine’s “100 Guitarists of All Time.”

Fark sadly passed away at the age of 66 through bone cancer.

Last Edited by:Mildred Europa Taylor Updated: September 21, 2019

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