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Salif Keita

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Born
25 August 1949 (age 75)
Born In
Koulikoro, Mali
Salif Keita (b. 25 August 1949), is an internationally recognized singer and songwriter from Djoliba, Mali. He has a reputation as the "Golden Voice of Africa", he is also a descendant of the Mali Empire's founder, Sundiata Keita. He was outcast by his family & ostracized by the community, because he was an albino - a sign of bad luck in Mandinka culture. In 1967, he left Djoliba for Bamako, where he joined the government-sponsored Super Rail Band de Bamako (aka Super Rail Band). In 1973, Keita joined the group Les Ambassadeurs. Keita and Les Ambassadeurs… read more
Salif Keita (b. 25 August 1949), is an internationally recognized singer and songwriter from Djoliba, Mali. He has a reputation as the "Golden Voice of Africa", he is also a descendant of the Mali Empire's founder, Sundiata Keita. He was outcast by his family & ost… read more
Salif Keita (b. 25 August 1949), is an internationally recognized singer and songwriter from Djoliba, Mali. He has a reputation as the "Golden Voice of Africa", he is also a descendant of the Mali Empire's founder, Sundiata Keita. He was outcast by his family & ostracized by the community, because he was an albino - a sign of bad luck … read more

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1 Play track Madan - remix Madan - remix
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 323 listeners
2 Play track Moffou Yamore
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3 Play track Suite Madan - Exotic Disco Mix
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4 Play track Moffou Madan
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5 Play track Folon Africa
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6 Play track Moffou Moussolou
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7 Play track Papa Tomorrow (Sadio)
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8 Play track Moffou Iniagige
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9 Play track Anthology Folon
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10 Play track In Griot Time - String Music from Mali Tekere
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  1. 70,347 listeners

    25 Mar 2002 · 10 tracks

    Moffou
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    M'Bemba
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  3. 17,698 listeners

    1 Jan 2011 · 12 tracks

    Anthology
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