My first introduction to Salif Keita was him covering “Begin the Beguine” on the Red Hot & Blue Cole Porter tribute/AIDS fundraising album back in the late 80s. His voice? Amazing. Him singing “Begin the Beguine” in Malinke? Weird.
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Perhaps the most exquisite voice in all Africa. So beautiful!
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I’ve been glad to learn more of his music after my unusual introduction over 20 years ago. So amazing …
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