Album: The Mansa of Mali...a Retrospective by Salif Keita (1994)
Format: Album

Artist Background: Salif Keïta (born August 25, 1949) is an afro-pop singer-songwriter from Mali. He is unique not only because of his reputation as the "Golden Voice of Africa" but because he has albinism and is a direct descendant of the founder of the Mali Empire, Sundiata Keita. This royal heritage meant that under the Malian caste system, he should never have become a singer, which was deemed to be a griot's role. Part of the Djoliba, Mali music scene. Emerged in the 1960s era. Associated with World/Ethnic movement. Known for International style.

Music Scene: Part of the Djoliba, Mali music scene. Emerged in the 1960s era. Associated with World/Ethnic movement. Known for International style.

Tags: 1990s, Album

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The Mansa of Mali...a Retrospective

Salif Keita

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