🔠 The ABCD - S is for Salif Keita | Qwest TV

Salif Keita was born to the Keita royal family, who trace their lineage to Sundiata Keita, founder of the Mali Empire.

He was cast out by his family and ostracized by the community because of his albinism, a sign of bad luck in Mandinka culture.

In 1967, he joined the government-sponsored Super Rail Band de Bamako then the group Les Ambassadeurs (du Motel de Bamako) in 1973.

Keita moved to Paris in 1984 to reach a larger audience and to pursue a solo career.

Guest artists on his albums have included Weather Report founders Joe Zawinul and Wayne Shorter, drummer Paco Sery, guitarist Carlos Santana, and percussionist Bill Summers.

In November 2018, he announced his retirement from recording at a concert in Fana, Mali.
The album Un Autre Blanc, which was released at the concert, would be his last.

In 2001, Keita's song "Tomorrow" was featured in the Will Smith film, Ali.

He is the father of Paralympian athlete Nantenin Keita.

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