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Salif Keita Tickets

Salif Keita Tickets

Salif Keita Concert Tickets

Enjoy Salif Keita tickets at your fingertips thanks to TicketSmarter. A direct descendant of the founder of the Mali Empire, Sundiata Keita, Salif Keita was nevertheless ostracised by his local community and cast out by his family due to being born with albinism, a sign of bad luck in Mandinka culture. Moving to Bamako in his teens, he joined a government-sponsored band, the Super Rail Band de Bamako. In the early 1970s, he moved on to Les Ambassadeurs, fleeing Mali with them during a period of unrest and gaining a strong reputation as an irresistible live act as they toured various parts of Africa.

In the 1980s Keita moved to Paris and merged the rhythmic music of his West African roots with European influences; using instruments ranging from koras, djembes and balafons to saxophones and synthesizers. He subsequently became one of the pioneering stars of African music who helped popularise world music throughout Europe and America, despite suffering criticism in some quarters for glossy productions. Returning to live and work in Mali, Keita recorded his acclaimed Mouffou album (2002), going on to build his own studio where he recorded his 2005 album M'Bemba. In 2009 he released one of his most ambitious albums, La Difference, inspired by the struggle for understanding and acceptance by the albino community. The demand for Salif Keita tickets speaks to a trend of world music artists reaching a growing audience.

How much are Salif Keita tickets?

While the price of Salif Keita tour tickets may vary, tickets for other artists in the genre start from as low as the $20 range to over $100. In general, cheap Salif Keita tickets will likely be found in the rear of the venue, with seats closer to the stage rising in price. Demand is the primary factor in determining ticket prices for general-admission club shows.

Salif Keita may also be found performing at a popular music festival. Three-day passes for the Sierra Nevada World Music Festival may often be found for about $180. Purchase your tickets at TicketSmarter today.

When do Salif Keita tickets go on sale?

Salif Keita show tickets usually go on sale roughly three to four months before the performances take place. No presale codes are needed to buy tickets on our site.

Salif Keita Tour Dates & Concert Schedule

TicketSmarter is constantly updated with up-to-the-minute Salif Keita tour dates. Be sure to check our site to know when you can see Salif Keita at a venue near you. It is likely that a Salif Keita tour will last between three and six months, and reach venues all across the nation. Don't miss out on an opportunity to catch Salif Keita at festivals like KCRW's World Festival in Los Angeles, CA or Sierra Nevada World Music Festival in Boonville, CA.