Sali Sidibe

With her gutsy, neo-traditional vocals set to a distinctive mixture of didai, sigui, and sogonikun dance rhythms, Sali Sidibe is among Mali’s greatest vocalists. Documenting her 1st singles within the ’60s, she helped to place the building blocks for the Wassoulou music from the ’80s. Based on RootsWorld, “An assortment of stark beauty and tonal richness, the music of Mali can be compelling and charming. The tone of voice of Sali Sidibe catches all that range and depth.” Furthermore to liberating a solo recording, Wassoulou Foli, in 1993, Sidibe offers recorded an recording, Whirl-Y-Waves, using the London to Africa All Celebrities.