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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
Studio album by Salif Keita
Released	1995
Recorded	1995
Genre	World music, dance
Length	56:19
Language	Malinké
Label	Mango
Producer	Wally Badarou, Jean-Philippe Rykiel
Salif Keita chronology
Destiny of a Noble Outcast (1991) Folon (1995) Rail Band (1996)

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

Professional ratings

Review scores
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.

1. "Tekere" 6:33 (clap your hands)
2. "Mandjou" 10:37
3. "Africa" 5:59
4. "Nyanyama" 6:18
5. "Mandela" 4:30
6. "Sumun" 6:57
7. "Seydou" 5:48
8. "Dakan-Fe" 5:06
9. "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

References

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