Ali Farka Toure* With Ry Cooder-Talking Timbuktu

Released in 1994 on World Circuit Records, Talking Timbuktu is a groundbreaking musical dialogue between two virtuososAli Farka Touré and Ry Cooder. Recorded in Los Angeles, the album blends Malian folk with Delta blues, revealing the deep ancestral ties between African and American musical traditions.

The tracklist includes:

• "Diaraby" a standout groove that became a fan favorite
• "Ai Du" rich in layered guitar textures and call-and-response phrasing
• "Amandrai" a 9-minute trance-like journey through desert blues
• "Soukora" and "Gomni" showcasing Touré's earthy vocals and rhythmic guitar work

The album earned the Grammy Award for Best World Music Album and is featured in 1001 Albums You Must Hear Before You Die.