Mali’s Salif Keita Sounds Inspired on Irrestible ‘So Kono’
If Un Autre Blanc was Salif Keita's music coming to a head, then certainly So Kono makes for a soothing and stunning denouement to his recording work.
If Un Autre Blanc was Salif Keita's music coming to a head, then certainly So Kono makes for a soothing and stunning denouement to his recording work.
Sauti za Busara will return for its 23rd edition in Stone Town, Zanzibar, from February 5–8, 2026. Organizers confirmed that Malian star...
The 2026 edition will mark the debut of Malian icon Salif Keita, known as the “Golden Voice of Africa.” His performance will highlight his...
The musician's first album since announcing his retirement in 2019 features both new and reworked songs.
The first MontreuxFranschhoek Jazz Festival artists have been disclosed - Salif Keita, Kesivan Naidoo, Mandisi Dyantyis are on the bill.
Now, in a powerful full-circle moment, Ginton steps into sacred territory with his reinterpretation of “Kalabancoro,” the emotionally-charged...
The Malian singer-songwriter's pared-back new album showcases his older-sounding, still amazingly nimble voice.
The album's title, which translates to "In The House," reflects on intimate spaces, literally (like the secluded, private area in which the...
To have Malian virtuoso Salif Keita and his closest confidants tell it, So Kono is an album that probably should not have happened.
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Although primarily known as a musician, Keita has used his platform to criticize political repression in Togo and advocate for social justice.