{"id":7907,"date":"2026-06-14T20:19:25","date_gmt":"2026-06-14T20:19:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/batukimusic.com\/site2\/?p=7907"},"modified":"2026-06-14T20:38:43","modified_gmt":"2026-06-14T20:38:43","slug":"vieux-farka-toure-melat-mengesha-oct-3-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/batukimusic.com\/site2\/en\/eventscat\/concerts\/vieux-farka-toure-melat-mengesha-oct-3-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Vieux Farka Tour\u00e9 & Melat Mengesha: Oct 3, 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Known worldwide for his electrifying live shows, Vieux Farka Tour\u00e9\u2019s virtuosic guitar work blends Malian blues, rock, and soul. Winner of Ethiopian Idol Melat Mengesha opens the show.<\/p>

Often referred to as \u201cThe Hendrix of the Sahara,\u201d Vieux Farka Tour\u00e9 is the son of legendary Malian guitarist Ali Farka Tour\u00e9, who died in 2006. His live performances are highly energized, and Vieux is known for dazzling crowds with his speed and dexterity on the guitar, as well as his palpable charisma and luminous smile, both of which captivate audiences despite any language barriers (though Vieux does speak eight languages!).<\/p>

Hailing from Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, now based in Toronto, Melat Mengesha\u2019s music features contemporary, folk, and Ethio-jazz roots sounds. Two major influences in her artistic expression are the legendary Ethiopian singers Gigi (Ejigayehu Shibabaw) and Aster Aweke. A major turning point came in 2015, when Melat won the first season of Balageru (Ethiopian Idol). That breakthrough opened the door to a variety of showcases and performances, from intimate stages to large-scale concerts, allowing her to tour across her hometown and beyond.<\/p>

After the concert, enjoy a beverage and more music at the Postlude Performance in the Leslie & Anna Dan Galleria.<\/p>

Presented in partnership with Koerner Hall – The Royal Conservatory.<\/p>

DATE<\/strong>: Oct 3, 2026
TIME<\/strong>: 8 PM
VENUE<\/strong>: Koerner Hall
TIX<\/strong>: $50+ at RCMusic.com<\/a>, 416.408.0208 or in person at the Weston Family Box Office.<\/p>

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