VFT featured prominently on African U2 tribute album: In The Name Of Love: Africa Celebrates U2 pays tribute to the music, culture and future of Africa, and an unprecedented musical homage to Bono and U2 for their ongoing humanitarian relief efforts aiding the beloved continent. Vieux's cover of live U2 fan favorite "Bullet the Blue Sky" features prominently at the #2 spot on the album. Billboard Magazine praises its "wicked, distinctly Malian groove" while Giant Step calls it "an absolute standout performance of one of U2's most-played live in concert tunes."

Aug. 22nd: VFT Remixed hits #5 on CMJ World chart and #16 overall on KCRW

Vieux appears in Rolling Stone: "A remarkable debut"

March 14: Vieux Farka Toure holds the #1 spot on the CMJ New World charts for the 4th straight week!

Vieux Farka Toure holds at #1 on CMJ new world charts for 3rd straight week!

Welcome to the launch of VieuxFarkaToure.com!

Be the first to own your copy of Vieux Farka Toure, the debut album, through an exclusive pre-release of the album right here on this website. Also keep an eye out for Vieux's debut music video and remixes by some of the top DJ/Producers on the worldbeat scene -- coming soon.