Salif Keita is among the best African singers of the past century. But, after some 25 albums over a 40-year career, Keita says he's retiring from recording.

There have seemingly never been any harsh words for Malian singer Salif Keita's gorgeous voice, but sometimes his musical accompaniment has caused eyebrows to furrow. After leading sharp African ...

Just a few years ago, singers Salif Keita and Youssou N'Dour were on the leading edge of world music. Extraordinary vocalists, as well as songwriters and bandleaders, Keita and N'Dour were steeped ...

Salif Keita: So Kono review — Malian star returns with intimate acoustic album. Accident and opportunity turned out differently. In 2023, the Kyoto-based photographer Lucille Reyboz, ...

Listen below! Centered around infectious vocals of Afropop singer-songwriter Salif Keita, 'Madan' sees Haska weave signature rhythms with dark synths and pulsating bass to bring this classic vocal ...

This is part 6 of a 6-part series.. Some of the greatest songs come out of the most trying circumstances. Mandjou is one such song. It featured on the eponymous 1978 album and had been composed when ...

On June 27, Salif Keita, the legendary «Golden Voice» of Mali, will bring a soul-stirring performance to Rabat. With a career spanning over five decades, five Grammy nominations, ...