Salif Keita with Seun Kuti and Egypt 80

Nov 11, 2024 · Forum Leverkusen - KulturStadtLev, Leverkusen Forum Leverkusen - KulturStadtLev, Leverkusen

Nov 11

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Salif Keita

5 concerts

Salif Keita, born in Mali, overcame cultural rejection as an albino to become the "Golden Voice of Africa." He rose to fame with the Rail Band and Les Ambassadeurs, before launching a successful solo career in Paris. Known for fusing African music with jazz, funk, and pop, he worked with artists like Carlos Santana and Cesária Évora. Grammy nominee, his acclaimed albums include Soro, Amen, and Moffou. He won France's Best World Music award for La Différence in 2010 and retired in 2018 after Un Autre Blanc.

Seun Kuti

10 concerts

Seun Kuti, born in Nigeria, leads Egypt 80, extending his father Fela's legacy. Known for Afrobeat, he's released albums like Grammy-nominated "Black Times" and collaborated with artists such as Carlos Santana, Brian Eno, and Black Thought.