Anubis the Jackal 77 Posted February 20, 2006 Ahoy-hoy. Apologies for absence and all that... I hear that Legendary Malian guitarist Ali Farka Toure, much loved by middle-class couples who wear macramed headgear and dance in an interpretive fashion at WOMAD is suffering from cancer. No details on google yet, but well worth a shout for '07...opinion anyone? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Slave to the Grave 26 Posted February 20, 2006 Ahoy-hoy. Apologies for absence and all that... I hear that Legendary Malian guitarist Ali Farka Toure, much loved by middle-class couples who wear macramed headgear and dance in an interpretive fashion at WOMAD is suffering from cancer. No details on google yet, but well worth a shout for '07...opinion anyone? In my opinion macramed headgear is overrated. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Anubis the Jackal 77 Posted February 20, 2006 Ahoy-hoy. Apologies for absence and all that... I hear that Legendary Malian guitarist Ali Farka Toure, much loved by middle-class couples who wear macramed headgear and dance in an interpretive fashion at WOMAD is suffering from cancer. No details on google yet, but well worth a shout for '07...opinion anyone? In my opinion macramed headgear is overrated. And you are quite correct in saying that Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BrunoBrimley 86 Posted February 20, 2006 I hear that Legendary Malian guitarist Ali Farka Toure, much loved by middle-class couples who wear macramed headgear and dance in an interpretive fashion at WOMAD is suffering from cancer. No details on google yet, but well worth a shout for '07...opinion anyone? Shouting is tres uncouth........even with a brandy snifter in your hand. (((you asked for na opinion)))) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Octopus of Odstock 2,197 Posted February 20, 2006 He's not been a well chap for a few years. Decent bet. Should get an obit, especially as he was featured heavily in one of Michael Palin's travel documentaries - Sahara, I believe. Palin was of the presumption that he was well known worldwide, so.. maybe... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
football_fan 42 Posted February 21, 2006 Ahoy-hoy. Apologies for absence and all that... I hear that Legendary Malian guitarist Ali Farka Toure, much loved by middle-class couples who wear macramed headgear and dance in an interpretive fashion at WOMAD is suffering from cancer. No details on google yet, but well worth a shout for '07...opinion anyone? Thanks for the tip. Hopefully he will survive for another 10 1/2 months, so that he can go on my next year's ddp list. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
M Busby Airlines 7 Posted February 21, 2006 Does he qualify by being mayor of Niafunke ? Sounds like a groovy place to live. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Josco 49 Posted February 21, 2006 Ahoy-hoy. Apologies for absence and all that... I hear that Legendary Malian guitarist Ali Farka Toure, much loved by middle-class couples who wear macramed headgear and dance in an interpretive fashion at WOMAD is suffering from cancer. No details on google yet, but well worth a shout for '07...opinion anyone? Now I consider myself to be a reasonably erudite sort of cove, well travelled and knowledgeable in the ways of the world; able to keep up with contemporary thinking and movements in both the cultural and political worlds, and to confound Josco Junior with my grasp of current modern music and trends. I am sorry, but I have to ask: Who? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bald rick 9 Posted February 21, 2006 Now I consider myself to be a reasonably erudite sort of cove, well travelled and knowledgeable in the ways of the world; able to keep up with contemporary thinking and movements in both the cultural and political worlds, and to confound Josco Junior with my grasp of current modern music and trends. I am sorry, but I have to ask: Who? Do you mean you dance spectacularly and vigorously in your beige cardigan at JJ's school discos? Rather like the dancing that your 'little man' does incessantly. 'Mm, it's got a good beat', as Hugh Dennis used to say. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lady Die 63 Posted February 21, 2006 Your "little man" would look great in a beige cardigan. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Josco 49 Posted February 21, 2006 Now I consider myself to be a reasonably erudite sort of cove, well travelled and knowledgeable in the ways of the world; able to keep up with contemporary thinking and movements in both the cultural and political worlds, and to confound Josco Junior with my grasp of current modern music and trends. I am sorry, but I have to ask: Who? Do you mean you dance spectacularly and vigorously in your beige cardigan at JJ's school discos? Rather like the dancing that your 'little man' does incessantly. 'Mm, it's got a good beat', as Hugh Dennis used to say. Actually I don't dance any more since Mrs Josco pointed out that it was a most inelegant form of movement. Only if I am particularly smashed do I ever venture on to a dance floor. And Lady Die, what is wrong with beige? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lady Die 63 Posted February 21, 2006 And Lady Die, what is wrong with beige? I never said there was anything wrong with beige. In fact it's my favourite "colour". Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VSBfromH 74 Posted March 7, 2006 Mali music star Farka Toure dies Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Magere Hein 1,400 Posted March 7, 2006 Mali music star Farka Toure dies No use putting him on the 2007 list, then. regards, Hein Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Canadian Paul 97 Posted March 7, 2006 Mali music star Farka Toure dies No use putting him on the 2007 list, then. regards, Hein Good spotting on the part of Anibuis the Jackal though. Equals out his karma for starting the Ivor Cutler thread. Yeah that's right. I went there. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VSBfromH 74 Posted March 7, 2006 Paul, is that former US soccer football star Alexi Lalas with the strange headgear on your avatar?! (Of course, this will make no sense as soon as you change it!) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Omniares Posted March 7, 2006 Ali Farka Toure died today March 7 See Here Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Canadian Paul 97 Posted March 7, 2006 Paul, is that former US soccer football star Alexi Lalas with the strange headgear on your avatar?! (Of course, this will make no sense as soon as you change it!) No way, it is Sigismund, Holy Roman Emperor. I have resurrected him to fight off the dark Lord Cthulhu and all the evil garbage that he and his pointless ranter minions are spreading throughout the forums. A fox on that beast! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest birog Posted March 7, 2006 Ahoy-hoy. Apologies for absence and all that... I hear that Legendary Malian guitarist Ali Farka Toure, much loved by middle-class couples who wear macramed headgear and dance in an interpretive fashion at WOMAD is suffering from cancer. No details on google yet, but well worth a shout for '07...opinion anyone? I've heard he died today Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Sandy Posted March 7, 2006 Ahoy-hoy. Apologies for absence and all that... I hear that Legendary Malian guitarist Ali Farka Toure, much loved by middle-class couples who wear macramed headgear and dance in an interpretive fashion at WOMAD is suffering from cancer. No details on google yet, but well worth a shout for '07...opinion anyone? Aparently that delightful man who did a great album with Ry Cooder died today. Trying to find out but can't get any details. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
