{"id":9331,"date":"2026-06-17T18:08:36","date_gmt":"2026-06-17T16:08:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.amsterdamroots.nl\/?post_type=meloo_events&p=9331"},"modified":"2026-06-17T18:10:56","modified_gmt":"2026-06-17T16:10:56","slug":"hawah","status":"publish","type":"meloo_events","link":"https:\/\/www.amsterdamroots.nl\/en\/events\/hawah\/","title":{"rendered":"Hawah"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Hawah<\/b> (Hawa Tour\u00e9 Kuypers) was born in the Netherlands as the daughter of the legendary Malian musician <\/span>Ali Farka Tour\u00e9<\/b>. As one of the great innovators of African music, he was known for his hypnotic guitar playing and his distinctive Mali blues \u2014 a style rooted in West African musical traditions and widely regarded as one of the foundations of American blues.<\/span><\/p>\n

Hawah grew up between the Netherlands and Mali, where music, family, and culture were closely intertwined. Regular trips to Mali and the presence of her father\u2019s musical world shaped a deep connection to her Malian roots. From an early age, she developed a strong love for music and dance, exploring everything from violin and guitar to rhythm and movement.<\/span><\/p>\n

At Amsterdam Roots Festival, Hawah makes her special debut with a personal tribute to her father and his musical legacy. For this concert, she invites fellow artists who share a meaningful connection to Ali Farka Tour\u00e9 \u2014 creating a collective homage where tradition, memory, and new generations come together.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>

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