Salif Keita with Omara Portuondo and Noches del Botanico

Jul 10, 2023 at 19:30 · Real Botanical Garden Alfonso XIII, Madrid Real Botanical Garden Alfonso XIII, Madrid

Jul 10

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Salif Keita

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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.