Salif Keita is a renowned Malian afro-pop singer-songwriter, known for his distinctive voice and as an ambassador of African music to the world. Born into a royal family in Mali on August 25, 1949, he was cast out because of his albinism, which is associated with superstition and social stigma in many parts of Africa. Despite this, Keita pursued a career in music, initially joining the group Super Rail Band de Bamako
... MoreSalif Keita is a renowned Malian afro-pop singer-songwriter, known for his distinctive voice and as an ambassador of African music to the world. Born into a royal family in Mali on August 25, 1949, he was cast out because of his albinism, which is associated with superstition and social stigma in many parts of Africa. Despite this, Keita pursued a career in music, initially joining the group Super Rail Band de Bamako in the late 1960s. He later became a member of Les Ambassadeurs, gaining international recognition.
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