WGXC-90.7 FM
Music for the Masses: Vieux Farka Touré, Eric Herman
Sep 27, 2016: 12:05 pm - 2pm
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Carnegie Room, Catskill Library | Catskill, NY
Hosted by Neva E. Wartell.
Spotlight on Vieux Farka Touré: The son of legendary Malian guitarist Ali Farka Touré is a rising international star, being billed as the "Hendrix of the Sahara". We'll feature tracks from Vieux's 10 albums in 9 years, and talk with his manager, Eric Herman, about the upcoming Woodstock Sessions – a unique cultural experience plus live recording of the new album on Oct. 2nd in Saugerties, NY. Tune in for a very special offer exclusively for WGXC listeners. Music for the Masses invites you on an excursion of sound and rhythm where you will encounter the music of established and emerging artists, both signed and unsigned, on the international music scene. For the avid globe-hopper and armchair traveler alike. You might want to pack a map and a sandwich. Broadcast live from the Carnegie Room of the Catskill Library. Hosted by Neva E. Wartell.