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Wonderful Compilation/Intro. but redundant for most fans.

05/31/2002

(5 out of 5 stars)

"This is a 2 CD set: basically updating the Mansa retrospective album to include the 'best of' the subsequent Papa, Amen, & Folon albums. A wonderful introduction to Salif- but quite redundant to serious fans.
TRACKS: Disc: 1
1. Wamba
2. Ignadjidje
3. Soro (Afrika)
4. Sanni Kegniba - Sanni The Beautiful
5. Mandela
6. Dalimansa
7. Cono
8. Nou Pas Bouger - Don't Move Us
9. Seydou
10. Mandjou Disc: 2
1. Sina (Soumbouya)
2. Tekere
3. Souareba
4. Africa
5. Dakan-Fe
6. Djembe
7. Tenin
8. Lony
9. Nyanafin
10. Karifa
11. Folon - The Past
12. N F'i Fe *** Highly recommended are the Destiny of a Noble Outcast documentary on Salif, Soro- his first major album with ground-breaking synthesis of African & modern elements (& great drumming by Brice Wassy), & the odd Sosie - a collection of French pop chansons covers (which are surprisingly effective Africanized- great kora)."

A 2-disc compilation of his life's works.

WorldDiscoveries.Net | Petaluma, California | 09/01/2004

(5 out of 5 stars)

"There won't be much new for old and avid fans here: this gathers the best from Keita's works - but any newcomer to his voice and style will find BEST OF SALIF KEITA - THE GOLDEN VOICE an excellent collection profiling the traditional foundations of his West African Griot roots with influences form nearby regions.

 A hard-hitting, diverse showcase suitable for the 'Golden Voice of Mali' himself.

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