THE PRESS HAILS
SALIF KEITA’S NEW ALBUM
M’BEMBA

“..Keita’s voice leaps out of every song with tender urgency…” - New York Times

“Salif Keita proves once again why he’s known as the Golden Voice of Mali.”— Essence

“… one of the top world music releases of 2006.”—Billboard

“…he's an onstage killer with a cry that soars.”—New York Daily News

“Blessed with one of the world's great voices…”—Village Voice 

“M’Bemba is even stronger and more self-assured than Moffou.”—Global Rhythm

“…organic beauty…sophisticated lyricism... sensual grooves…”
“Keita's plaintive voice… has never sounded more haunting…”—Newark Star-Ledger

“…arresting…”—The Washington Post

“…joyous…”—LA Daily News

“It’s impossible to miss the empowerment and spiritual benediction in this lush, lyrical Western African music…” “A”—Philadelphia Daily News

“Keita’s tone and vocals are quite rich and assertive…”—Nashville City Paper

“M’Bemba is a rousing and emotional homecoming.” “…powerful form…” “5 stars”—Songlines

“The high-water mark for African music has just been raised…”

“…awesome intricacy and beauty…” “4 stars”—MOJO