Salif Keita
Acting
August 25, 1949 (77 years old)
Djoliba, Mali
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Acting Credits
Biography
Salif Keïta, born August 25, 1949 in Djoliba (Mali), is a Malian singer and musician. He is the father of the French athlete Nantenin Keïta, specialist in the 400 meters and double Paralympic champion. Salif Keïta is a descendant of the founder of the Mali Empire, Sundiata Keïta. Suffering from albinism, he dreams of becoming a teacher but is rejected because of his poor eyesight. He then decides to become a singer, traditionally, music is reserved for the griot caste, and the Keïta are a famil...
Known For
Filmography
Salif Keïta - Festival de jazz de Leverkusen 2024
2024
as Himself
Africa Rising
2019
as Self - Musician (archive footage)
7.5
Salif Keita: World Music Portrait
2004
as Self
Feel Like Going Home
2003
as Self
8.5
The Blues
2003
as Self
7.5
Genesis
1999
as Esau
6.3
Vivement dimanche
1998
as Self
3.6
Salif Keita & Les Ambassadeurs - Jazz Open à Stuttgart
1995
as Self
The Golden Ball
1994
as Karim
7.3
The Lion Child
1993
as Griot
6.7
One World, One Voice
1990
as Self
Red Hot + Blue: A Tribute to Cole Porter
1990
as Self
Nelson Mandela 70th Birthday Tribute
1988
as Self
6.5
Le monde est à vous
1987
as Self
Victoires de la musique
1985
as Self
3.3
Mosaïque
1976
as Self
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