Khruangbin & Vieux Farka Touré "Ali" SYEOR 2017 into a room where everything

into a room where everything is possible — a place where the disco ball’s never stopped throwing sparkles on the walls

I wrote these songs to re-immerse myself in the blood and fire of the visions that spoke to me as a child

” “Sticks With Me

the album has gone on to become one of the most influential and iconic debut albums of all time

The tracks were picked by the band members themselves

Khruangbin & Vieux Farka Touré "Ali" SYEOR 2017 into a room where everythingAli Farka Tour trekked the world, bringing his beloved Malian music to the masses. Dubbed "the African John Lee Hooker," one could hear strong connections between the two; both employed a bluesy style of play with gritty textures that elicit calm and fury in equal measure. While the influence of Black blues music prevailed, Tour created a West African blend of 'desert blues' that garnered Grammy awards and widespread reverence. Though he transcended