Salif Keita, The Mansa of Mali...A Retrospective - 1h 5m 29s

Tracks & Durations

1. Sina	4:51
2. Mandjou	12:43
3. Nyanafin	5:42
4. Ignadjidje	6:05
5. Nou Pas Bouger	7:17
6. Djembe	5:04
7. Souareba	4:41
8. Tenin	6:15
9. Sanni Kegniba	7:56
10. Dalimansa	4:49

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Review

Culled from the first three solo records (Soro, Ko-Yan, and Amen) by the albino singer from Mali, this offers a snapshot of the man before he was a major international star, still coming to grips with his music. At times the hi-tech production on some tracks can be overwhelming, but Keita's remarkable voice, one of the world's unique instruments, can conquer any obstacle. And "Mandjou," a Mande praise song recorded in 1978 with Les Ambassadeurs Internationales, is worth the price of the disc with its remarkable guitar work and some of the best singing Keita has ever put on tape. That marked the end of one phase, however, and the rest is the fresh start. The CD is shaky at times, but there are still many shining moments--such as "Dalimansa" and "Djembe"--when the vision seems incredibly clear, and the path to the future straightforward. To understand where Keita is today, this is indispensable. --Chris Nickson

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