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My music is an education, a history, a legend, an autobiography--it all tells a valuable story of something true.

— Ali Farka Touré

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In what you call the blues, I have heard people singing of their hardships.

Music is not just for amusement. It should be used for spiritual purposes and to educate.

We just don’t get it around very often so it’s nice to come into contact with somebody who is a conduit for this very human thing.

Everyone has a responsibility to the community. As a musician, I have received a gift from God. It is my obligation to share this gift.

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