Afro-Pop musician Salif Keita to thrill Sierra Leone
In an exclusive interview with the Executive Director of the International Business Communications Advisory Services and Training [IBCAST], Mr. Peter Tayoung, he stated that in collaboration with Music Makers Sierra Leone, they will be hosting the leading African internationally celebrated Afro Pop Malian singer, Salif Keita.
He revealed that the visit of the Afro Pop singer is to boost Sierra Leonean culture and to promote the music industry in the country.
He noted that Salif Keita is regarded as the golden voice of Africa and the pioneer of Afro Pop in the world.
He also disclosed that Salif Keita was going to perform with local artistes and Diamond Lama Sidibay from Conakry, Guinea.
He also disclosed that Salif Keita has received a number of awards including the prestigious National Order of Guinea from late President Ahmed Sheku Toure and later became the first African band leader to win a Grammy nomination in the United States of America.
He also explained that Salif Keita has released 20 albums including album collaborations with the likes of Joe Zawinul and Wayne Shorter of the Weather Report Drummer, percussion Guitarist Carlos Santanio and many others.
Salif Keita recently performed in South Africa at the Nelson Mandela Sports and Cultural Day held at the FNB Stadium.
He concluded that Sierra Leone will be proud to host this genius singer.
By Abdulai Bangura
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