Folon (album)
1995 studio album by Salif Keita
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Folon is an album by the Malian artist Salif Keita.[1][2] It was released in 1995 by Mango Records.[3]
| Folon | ||||
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| Studio album by | ||||
| Released | 1995 | |||
| Recorded | 1995 | |||
| Genres | World music, dance | |||
| Length | 56:19 | |||
| Language | Malinké | |||
| Label | Mango | |||
| Producers | Wally Badarou, Jean-Philippe Rykiel | |||
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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
| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |   [7] |
| Robert Christgau |  [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.
- "Tekere" 6:33 (clap your hands)
- "Mandjou" 10:37
- "Africa" 5:59
- "Nyanyama" 6:18
- "Mandela" 4:30
- "Sumun" 6:57
- "Seydou" 5:48
- "Dakan-Fe" 5:06
- "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
