Salif Keita's 40 years of vocal majesty have humble roots
Malian singer Salif Keita’s voice can waver over astounding stretches, especially in flights when he seems like he’s at his most vulnerable. This vibrato derived, in part, from a chore he had to do while he was growing up near the Niger River in the village of Djoliba. “My job was to chase the...
Chicago Tribune — Malian singer Salif Keita’s voice can waver over astounding stretches, especially in flights when he seems like he’s at his most vulnerable. This vibrato derived, in ... more info