Salif Keita lifted the lives of Malians through his music. Now he wants to uplift their lives through politics.
His voice is one of the most recognizable by Mali’s 20 million people. It’s loved as well. And Salif Keita is hoping that this music appeal enables him to transition seamlessly into politics. Keita will serve as a member of the country’s transitional council, a quasi-body that will act as the country’s parliament after the…