VIEUX FARKA TOURE SIGNS WITH SIX DEGREES RECORDS

Six Degrees Records has recently announced the signing of Vieux Farka Touré, the fast rising Malian guitarist, singer, songwriter, and son of the legendary Ali Farka Touré. Vieux quickly stepped into the spotlight after the release of his self-titled debut album in 2006, which continues to receive press accolades worldwide. Starting the second week of September, Vieux is embarking on his fall North American tour that includes New York, Chicago, San Francisco, Toronto, and more (see full tour dates below). He is hot on the heels of three months of touring Europe, the U.S. and Canada this summer followed by the critically acclaimed African James Brown tribute tour entitled "Still Black, Still Proud," alongside Brown's players saxophonist Pee Wee Ellis and trombonist Fred Wesley.

Born in 1981, Ibrahim "Vieux" Farka Touré is a Malian singer and guitarist born in Niafunke, Mali. Touré is the son of famed African musician Al Farka Toure. Vieux's debut solo album, released online in fall 2006 and in retail worldwide February 2007, features Ali Farka Touré and Toumani Diabate on several tracks. His touring band consists as follows:

Vieux Farka Touré: lead guitar, vocals

Mama Sissoko: ngoni, guitar

Seckou Touré: calabash, vocals

Tim Keiper: Drums, aux percussion

Eric Herman: bass guitar

Vieux Farka Touré, North American Tour Dates

10/01 - Quebec City, Canada @ Palais Montcalm

10/03 - Bloomington, IN @ Lotus Festival

10/04 - Nelsonville, OH @ Stuart's Opera

10/05 - Alexandria, VA @ Birchmere

10/10 - 10/11 - Richmond, VA @ Richmond Folk

10/13 - Pittsburgh, PA @ New Hazlett Theatre

10/15 - 10/19 - Black Mountain, NC @ (LEAF)