Salif Keita Remixes 'Remixes From Moffou' album

Known around the world as "The Golden Voice of Africa," Salif Keita is back with Remixes from Moffou, based on his Grammy-nominated '02 recording Moffou. On Moffou, Keita blended the traditional styles of his West African homeland with influences from Cuba, Spain, Portugal and the Middle East.

Using traditional African instruments including the n'goni and the djembe along with guitar, calebass and flute, Keita created some of his most exquisite works to date. Remixes from Moffou expands on the original recording that took him on a tour around the world. He collaborated with some of the world's finest producers and DJ's, each bringing a unique contribution to the music, changing its tempo and atmosphere. A sound with a whole new dimension, the disc has traces of funk, house and drum-n-bass. The CD will be released April 6th on Decca.

Each song on Remixes is transformed - the songs were given a new face without distorting the delicate melodies that were originally written. The idea to remix the entire album was spawned from the feedback that was given from young music fans. They rushed out to buy "Yamore" (Keita's duet with Cesaria Evora) and club kids went crazy for Marin Solveig's remix of "Madan." European FM radio stations also took notice of the remix which prompted Universal France to take a step further. Partrick Votan, artistic director at Universal Jazz France explains, "Following the success of "Madan" we decided to ask electro artists who are close to the African scene such as Osunlade, Doctor L and Frederic Galliano to work on remixes of other tracks from the album. We also got major mainstream electro stars such as La Funk Mob (the defunct duo of Cassius Philippe Zdar and Boombass who got back together for the project), Charles Webster and Luciano on board the project in the hope that this would take the work of Salif Keita, a unique and original artist, to the ears of a new public."

Highlights from the disc include three different versions of favorites "Madan" and "Moussoulou." Also featured is the slick mix of "Ana Na Ming" by La Funk Mob. Keita's celestial voice is showcased here with new clarity and vigor, an unexpected listening experience filled with infectious energy.

Salif Keita has received much praise throughout his career. The New York Times stated that "his latest synthesis (Moffou) was so light-fingered and ingenious that ambition was swallowed in grace and sheer delight." Both Blender and Rolling Stone gave Moffou 3 stars while Keita's voice was described by the Philadelphia Inquirer as "rich." The Washington Post, perhaps sums it up best by saying; "Salif Keita's voice is one other mortals can only aspire to."

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