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The River

Ali Farka Touré1990

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Artist: Ali Farka Touré
Released: 1 January 1990
Label: World Circuit
Format: Digital Media
Country: Worldwide
Tracks: 11, 1:07:16

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Released on World Circuit in 1990, The River was one of Touré's earliest releases for the label that would define his international career, building his reputation just as world music…

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Track list

1Heygana5:59
2Goydiotodam6:25
3Ai Bine6:21
4Tangambara5:22
5Toungere7:32
6Jungou7:23
7Kenouna5:02
8Boyrei5:23
9Tamala8:06
10Lobo6:44
11Instrumental2:59

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