But he has taken a while getting there: In Mali,'' says the 41-year-old, the tradition is that established musicians try to hold the new generation back, but Ali Farka Toure was always supportive of me and encouraged me to find my own voice...

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The Queen has cancelled a trip to Arsenal's new multi-million pound stadium after suffering a back injury. The 80-year-old monarch had been due to meet Arsenal staff, fans and players, including manager Arsene Wenger and captain Thierry Henry...

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