Khruangbin and Vieux Farka Touré have announced a new collaborative album. Ali is in honor of Vieux’s late father Ali Farka Touré; the artists recreate and pay homage to his work across the new album. It’s out September 23 via Dead Oceans. Hear the first taste from the new album, “Savanne,” below.
“I want this album to convey love,” Vieux Farka Touré said in a statement. “It is about the love that Ali brought into the world. It is about the love that I have for him and that Khruangbin has for his music. It is about pouring your love into something old to make it new again.”
Khruangbin added: “We made this album to honor Ali’s life and body of work. We hope this collaboration enlightens more people to Ali’s musical legacy.”
Last year, Khruangbin released their second EP in collaboration with Leon Bridges. It followed their 2020 Late Night Tales mix and their album Mordechai.
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Ali:
01 Savanne
02 Lobbo
03 Diarabi
04 Tongo Barra
05 Tamalla
06 Mahine Me
07 Ali Hala Abada
08 Alakarra
