Salif Keita: “The youth are into machines… We are about to lose our traditional instruments” | Songlines
Thursday, June 13, 2024

Salif Keita: “The youth are into machines… We are about to lose our traditional instruments”

By Robin Denselow

After announcing his retirement in 2018, Malian singer and musician Salif Keita has slowly returned to the spotlight following a series of shows last year. Now, he’s making the comeback official with an extraordinary new album

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Salif Keita at the Barbican for Songlines’ 25th anniversary (photo: Jamie Hodgskin)

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