Salif Keita Albums
Salif Keita was born on 25 Aug 1949 in Djoliba, Mali. His birth name was Salif Keita.
Salif Keita is an internationally recognized 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.
Salif Keita released the following albums including M'Bemba (2006), Moffou (2002) and Folon (1995).
Salif Keita is an internationally recognized 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.
Salif Keita released the following albums including M'Bemba (2006), Moffou (2002) and Folon (1995).
