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	Salif Keita Papa Genres: International Music, Pop Track Listings (9) - Disc #1 Bolon Mama Ananamin (It's Been So Long) Sada Tolon Wilile (The Party Is On) Tomorrow (Sadio) Abede Papa Together (Gnokon Fe) New 1999 Release from Legendary African Vocalist, his First in Four Years. Guests Include John Medeski, Grace Jones and Vernon Reid.
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CD Details

All Artists: Salif Keita
Title: Papa
Members Wishing: 1
Total Copies: 0
Label: Blue Note Records
Original Release Date: 7/13/1999
Release Date: 7/13/1999
Genres: International Music, Pop
Style: Africa
Number of Discs: 1
SwapaCD Credits: 1
UPCs: 724349907027, 0724349907058, 724349907058

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Album Details

New 1999 Release from Legendary African Vocalist, his First in Four Years. Guests Include John Medeski, Grace Jones and Vernon Reid.

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CD Reviews

Go to Mali for the best beats

Mr I Graves | Yorkshire, England | 11/28/1999

(5 out of 5 stars)

"The latest album by Salif Keita, one of the great singers of Mali, is a revelation - particularly to me. Previously I had read of his stature in West Africa (see the Rough Guide to World Music), but hadn't caught up with the music itself. This album demonstrates that the best beats in the world come from Mali. I defy anyone listening to this disk to keep their feet from tapping, and their hips from twisting for longer than a few seconds. But the groove is not all there is on this immaculate album that hasn't been out of my player for days now. There are delicate instrumental arrangements from, among others, Toumani Diabate; enough western influence to keep most blues or rock fans happy (check out the wild guitar solo on the final track); and real sensitivity on the title track, written in memory of his father. All that and Grace Jones, too. If you like any African blues-influenced music you'll love this. Even if you don't, do yourself a favour and listen to this wonderous record."

I have to buy more!

Constance Denise | San Francisco, California, USA | 01/23/2000

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Heard this playing in a Unicef gift shop and had to have it. Got it home and have listened to it straight for 3 days now. Interesting to read other reviews, seeing those that say this is his worst, others saying it is his best. All I know is I am very excited to have discovered this artist, as his music and lyrics stir my heart. I enjoy the photographs in the CD jacket very much and hearing Grace Jones' voice blended into the songs was a surprise and a delight."

Just OK

Kwasi Donkor | West Orange, NJ USA | 06/14/2002

(4 out of 5 stars)

"Salif Keita is one of the most prolific and gifted West African musicians out there...bar none. However, I think this album does him a little injustice. The soulful lament is still there but the seeming traditional musical element has been replaced by an overwhelming westernized production feel. When I listen to this album I don't get THAT feeling that endeared me to the FOLON disc."