Folon (album)

Folon is an album by the Malian artist Salif Keita.[1][2] It was released in 1995 by Mango Records.[3]

Folon
Studio album by
Salif Keita
Released1995
Recorded1995
GenreWorld music, dance
Length56:19
LanguageMalinké
LabelMango
ProducerWally Badarou, Jean-Philippe Rykiel
Salif Keita chronology
Destiny of a Noble Outcast
(1991)		 Folon
(1995)		 Rail Band
(1996)

Production

The album was produced primarily by Wally Badarou.[4] "Mandjou" is a remake of one of Keita's 1970s hits.[5] "Seydou" is a tribute to Chris Seydou.[6]

Critical reception
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic[7]
Robert Christgau(2-star Honorable Mention)(2-star Honorable Mention)[8]

Rolling Stone wrote that "once he has filled the crossover quota ... Keita offers solemn, languid, march-tempo meditations ('Mandjou', 'Mandela', 'Nyanyama') that are hauntingly beautiful and deceptively sophisticated."[9] The Guardian determined that "though more dancey in drum and bass than ever the albino activist's disenchantment with European life is evident, warmly expressed in an increasingly pan-African view."[4]

AllMusic praised the "gritty voice that transcends classification," writing that Keita "spins dance tracks that reveal a dedication to tradition and passion."[7]

Track listing

All songs written by Salif Keita.

  1. "Tekere" 6:33 (clap your hands)
  2. "Mandjou" 10:37
  3. "Africa" 5:59
  4. "Nyanyama" 6:18
  5. "Mandela" 4:30
  6. "Sumun" 6:57
  7. "Seydou" 5:48
  8. "Dakan-Fe" 5:06
  9. "Folon" 4:25

Personnel
  • Salif Keita: Vocals
  • Angeline Annonier, Nayanka Bell, Djanka Diabate, Djene Doumbouya, Mora Birbeck, Bessy Gordon: Vocal Backing
  • Ousmane Kouyate: Guitars
  • Wally Badarou: Keyboards, Vocal Backing
  • Check Tidiane Seck: Keyboards
  • Mohktar Samba: Drums
  • Souleymane Doumbouya, Sydney Thiam: Percussion

References
  1. "NEW RELEASES: POP". The Washington Post. Retrieved 10 May 2022.
  2. George, Nelson (Apr 1996). "World — Folon by Salif Keita". Playboy. 43 (4): 17.
  3. Lazarus, Neil (May 20, 1999). "Nationalism and Cultural Practice in the Postcolonial World". Cambridge University Press – via Google Books.
  4. Ganvill, Rick (27 Oct 1995). "Roots". The Guardian. p. T18.
  5. Gettelman, Parry (22 Dec 1995). "SALIF KEITA". Calendar. Orlando Sentinel. p. 6.
  6. Marsh, Steven P. (29 Mar 1996). "QUICK SPINS". LIFESTYLE/PREVIEWS. The Record. North Jersey. p. 6.
  7. "Folon - Salif Keita | Songs, Reviews, Credits | AllMusic" – via www.allmusic.com.
  8. "Robert Christgau: CG: Salif Keita". www.robertchristgau.com.
  9. Moon, Tom (Feb 8, 1996). "Recordings — Folon ... The Past by Salif Keita". Rolling Stone (727): 51.


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