| Soro | ||||
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| Studio album by | ||||
| Released | December 14, 1987 | |||
| Studio | Studio Harry Son | |||
| Genre | Afro-pop | |||
| Length | 37:45 | |||
| Language | malinké | |||
| Label | Mango | |||
| Producer | Ibrahima Sylla (executive producer), Francois Breant | |||
| Salif Keita chronology | ||||
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| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic | |
| The Village Voice | B [2] |
Soro is the 1987 debut album by Malian Afro-pop artist Salif Keita. The album marks the music of his first period. [3] It was executive produced by Ibrahima Sylla. [4]
Keita sings "Sina" for his father who never wanted him to become a singer. Traditionally the caste of griots sing, not a Keita who belongs to the caste of princes, a descendant of Sundiata Keita.