Photo: Tagles, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
Musician
Ali Farka Touré
Malian musician (1939 to 2006)
Ali Farka Touré was born on October 31, 1939 and died on March 7, 2006, aged 66.
- Born
- October 31, 1939, Timbuktu
- Died
- March 7, 2006
- Zodiac sign
- Scorpio
- Country
- Mali
- Known as
- Musician
Official links: Official website (worldcircuit.co.uk) · Wikipedia
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Ali’s birthday, by the numbers
- Ali Farka Touré was born on a Tuesday.
- Ali Farka Touré would have turned 87 in 2026.
- Half birthday: May 1. Birthstone: Opal and tourmaline.
- Ali Farka Touré belongs to Born before 1946, the stars born before the Baby Boom.
Age gaps
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Frequently asked questions
When was Ali Farka Touré born?
Ali Farka Touré was born on October 31, 1939 and died on March 7, 2006, aged 66.
What is Ali Farka Touré’s zodiac sign?
Scorpio, born October 31.
Does Ali Farka Touré have an official website?
Yes: worldcircuit.co.uk.