In Concert: Salif Keita

One of the most widely known African vocalists, but unknown to me: I was invited to this, and had no idea what to expect or what kind of music it would be.

Super high energy show. Band was great, backup singers were fun, Salif Keita’s voice was amazing, and I lovedlovedloved the way he led the band with hand motions/gestures/body language.

That said, it was hard to listen to vocals in a language I will never know. I have no way of telling you which was my favorite song, (you know, the one where he sang “xxx?????”), I kept wondering what he was singing about, I felt a little in the dark…

It all SOUNDED really great though.