Salif Keita

• 4 1/2 stars all music guide

Moffou marks a return to form for Mali's most famous male solo artist. Salif Keita's career appeared to be flagging slightly upon the release of 1999's lacklustre electro-based Papa. Here, he has wisely opted for an almost totally acoustic production. The combination of Mali's finest traditional instrumentalists with the cream of Paris' neo-classical and nu-jazz acoustic players is an uncommonly happy one

PERSONNEL:

• David Aubaile - (flute)
• Benoît Urbain - (accordion)
• Mino Cinelu - (percussion)
• Arnaud Devos - (drums)
• Cesária Évora - (vocals)
• Djeli Moussa Kouyaté - (electric guitar)
• Guy N'Sangue - (electric bass)

TRACKS:

• 01. Yamore
• 02. Iniagige
• 03. Madan
• 04. Katolon
• 05. Souvent
• 06. Moussolou
• 07. Baba
• 08. Ana Na Ming
• 09. Koukou
• 10. Here
• 11. Madan (Martin Solveig remix)
• 12. Madan (king) (Bakermat remix)