Folon

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The Mali superstar has kept a low profile since Amen (1991), his Joe Zawinul-produced bid for crossover stardom, and a new generation of Afro pop marvels led by Baaba Maal have stepped into the vacuum. Returning to Paris and working with producer/keyboardist Wally Badarou (ex-Level 42), Keita is in exquisite voice although he too often takes a back seat to the extended, horn-driven funk jams typified by Sumun and Mandjou. --Jeff Bateman

Folon,Salif Keita,Mango,Africa,African,Afro-Pop,Int'l & World Music,Mali,Pop,Popular Music

Average customer rating: Get into African Music!!! "Sali-fou" as he is fondly called by his fans... hermestres Great CD, best of Salif Keïta's to date! Salif's Classic

Folon Salif Keita Manufacturer: Mango ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Africa | International | Styles | Music Mali | Africa | International | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music Similar Items: Papa Moffou The Mansa of Mali...A Retrospective M'Bemba Amen ASIN: B000003QLH Release Date: 1995-11-14

Tracks:

1. Tekere
2. Mandjou
3. Africa
4. Nyanyama
5. Mandela
6. Sumun
7. Seydou
8. Dakan-Fe
9. Folon

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The Mali superstar has kept a low profile since Amen (1991), his Joe Zawinul-produced bid for crossover stardom, and a new generation of Afro pop marvels led by Baaba Maal have stepped into the vacuum. Returning to Paris and working with producer/keyboardist Wally Badarou (ex-Level 42), Keita is in exquisite voice although he too often takes a back seat to the extended, horn-driven funk jams typified by Sumun and Mandjou. --Jeff Bateman

Customer Reviews:

Get into African Music!!!.......2004-04-02

Salif Keita is a god in his own country, we puny Americans really have no musicians to compare with his status, (maybe John Lennon in his heyday). Folon is a great reminder of why hes such a god. On Folon, polyrythyms swim, soar and both permeate and provide a subtle background, guitars call, then respond locking in with eachother with incredible groove savvy smoothness and Keita, now nearing his golden years sounds passionate, intense and downright amazing. Who cares if you don't speak French,the sounds will still move you. And while some may consider the weird american guitar effects and synthesizers selling out, it still sounds strangely beautiful, this is a must have for any music fan who wants their mind blown.

"Sali-fou" as he is fondly called by his fans..........2003-02-22

This is a unique artist,whose voice is my constant reminder of
God's gifts to human beings.A voice that has the beauty of Africa
locked in it.An inspiring velvet voice with a musicality that gives you vertigo!I have been his fan since donkey years,far back in France. One can never get tired of listening to his music.
This CD is another goody-goody. A "must-have". I Merci infiniment, Sali-fou!T'en as fait encore!

hermestres.......2001-02-24

International star, desendant of Kings, this golden throated Malian delivers soul and inspiration. "Falon" is one of my favorite albums of all time, I can listen to it over and over, and have never tired of hearing it. A MUST for any music lover's collection.

Great CD, best of Salif Keïta's to date!.......2000-02-19

I first heard the haunting title track watching a movie on the independent film channel - La Vie sur Terre.. That was my first exposure to Salif Keïta in the US, and I decided to take a chance on the CD. I enjoy every track, although it does tend to be a little heavy on the bass and brass than I would prefer.. but Salif's voice is amazing.. it took a trip to Mali for me to recognize the beauty in Malian rhythms and melodies, now I am trying to introduce everyone here the music. This has my highest recommendation for anyone who just doesn't quite feel like Backstreet pop or Ms. Aguilera does it for them.

Salif's Classic.......2000-01-11

"Soro" might have been the trendsetter, but this release is Salif's classic! I don't know what kind of juju was happening in the studio during the making of the this one, but all the elements are right on. A near perfect recording--and an absolute MUST HAVE for fans of Salif and Afro-pop in general.

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