He was outcast by his family & ostracized by the community, because he was an albino - a sign of bad luck in Mandinka culture. In 1967, he left Djoliba for Bamako, where he joined the government-sponsored Super Rail Band de Bamako (aka Super Rail Band). In 1973, Keita joined the group Les Ambassadeurs. Keita and Les Ambassadeurs fled political unrest in Mali during the mid-1970s for Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire & changed the group's name to Les Ambassadeurs Internationales. The reputation of Les Ambassadeurs Internationales rose to the international level in the 1970s and in 1977 Keita received a National Order award from the president of Guinea, Sékou Touré.
Keita moved to Paris in 1984 to reach a larger audience. His music combines traditional West African music styles with influences from both Europe and the Americas, while maintaining an overall Islamic style. Musical instruments that are commonly featured in Keita's work include balafon, djembe, guitar, kora, organ, saxophone, and synthesizer.
His album, M'Bemba, was released in October 2005.
Lony
Salif Keita Lyrics
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Dounugna. Dounugna tono ya lohmba leyé,
Et dounugna tene ah dounugna tene.
Dounugna tene na, dounugna tene na
Dounugna. Dounugna tono ya lohmba leyé,
Et dounugna tene ah dounugna tene.
Dougou sini doutilema dougouba do sigikedia tilema nala yahaha
Anh sini manssah lema Anh sini manssahlema dougna me sigini famabalema mfebe manssahfonisereeeee
Djenfah fedoye kabakodo ninediblobira djouba damafada dongnana daba damakaro doba nakè kounani falonbaliake...
GIÉ... miri magni netora kélenamiri domafa lodö kokanco kono kassiranah kolong kono ni mounefou neyé? Ako yyé medofo damamirila. I tê dougou koda ke sona sabaradi ka samara damati kouna fouladi kebereke damafanaki tamalike limanaya
Dounugna tene na, dounugna tene na
Dounugna. Dounugna tono ya lohmba leyé, Et dounugna tene ah dounugna tene.
ÈAllah karamo tmdr lony tono kaboh tmdr éallah karamolé tmdr allahlla lony tono bohba tmdr, yedein lokado sasolondy allahlla yedeinloh tono kabo tmdr éallah karamolé tmdr allahlla lony tono kabo tmdr nisera sadamaya lã molou djony kera sobrolylanfah tmdr
Èallah karamö tmdr allahlla lony tonobohba tmdr avion ye ginin yelela dougna lohlo lony tono lefa tmdr éallah karamolé tmdr allahlla lony tono bohba tmdr terain ye teneka siguika dougna lohlo lony tono lefa tmdr éallah karamö tmdr allahlla lony tono bohba tmdr dogotoro ye kono lafara la dougna lohlo lony tono lefa tmdr éallah karamolé tmdr allahlla lony tono bohba tmdr soireba ye kaliwa dona dougna lohlo lony tono lefa tmdr éallah karamolé tmdr
Nouye kono ledy tmdr ansila yirimenafa ntésé dana nouye konoledy tmdr éallah karamolé tmdr oyoo anukera konoledy tmdr marifatigui ye konolabé la dougna lohlo angne hakililela tmdr éallah karamo tmdr allahlla lony tono bohba morofatigui ye konolabela dougna lohlo angne hakililela tmdr éallah karamolé tmdr allahlla anuye konoledy tmdr
Nisera adamayala molu djony kera sobroly lanfa tmdr éallah karamo tmdr allahlla lony tono bohba aritisilou ye fouly bala dougna lohlo lony tono lefa tmdr éallah karamo tmdr allahlla lony tono bohba tmdr nisera alamaya molu djony kera sobroly lafa tmdr éallah karamo tmdr allahlla lony tono bohba tmdr...
Éallah karamö allahlla lony tono bohba.
Konema gnoye haann konema gnoye foloh lonynalou gnoye aah konema gnoye baba ahh konema gnoye foloh baba annh konema gnoye annh konema gnoye foloh lonyla gnoye aah konema gnoye allahlla nemagnoye baba nemagnoye allahlla nemagnoye.
Xxxx it to complicated at the end.
The song "Lony" by Salif Keita seems to be about the struggles that come with life, particularly with physical disabilities or limitations. The chorus, "Dounugna tene na," is repeated many times throughout the song and translates to "I have an incurable disease." This is likely a metaphor for the difficulties that come with being alive and the fact that everyone must face some kind of struggle in their lives.
The rest of the song includes a mixture of different languages and dialects, making it difficult to fully decipher. However, there are references to Allah and other spiritual concepts, suggesting that the song is also about finding hope and strength through faith. The final line of the song, "Allahlla lony tono bohba tmdr," translates to "God, have mercy on us," further emphasizing the idea of relying on a higher power for strength and support.
Overall, "Lony" is a powerful and emotional song that speaks to the human experience of facing struggles and searching for hope and strength in the face of adversity.
Line by Line Meaning
Dounugna tene na, dounugna tene na
Repetition of the phrase 'Dounugna tene na' which means 'we will keep telling the story'
Dounugna. Dounugna tono ya lohmba leyé,
Et dounugna tene ah dounugna tene.
Repeat the story of the ancestors who were forced to flee from their homes due to war and ended up establishing a new community
Lou sini loutilema louba do sigikedia tilema nala yahaha
Dougou sini doutilema dougouba do sigikedia tilema nala yahaha
Anh sini manssah lema Anh sini manssahlema dougna me sigini famabalema mfebe manssahfonisereeeee
Our people have suffered great pain and loss due to war and displacement, and we carry these scars with us as part of our collective history
Djenfah fedoye kabakodo ninediblobira djouba damafada dongnana daba damakaro doba nakè kounani falonbaliake...
The violence and chaos of war have caused immense suffering, and we cannot forget these tragedies
GIÉ... miri magni netora kélenamiri domafa lodö kokanco kono kassiranah kolong kono ni mounefou neyé? Ako yyé medofo damamirila. I tê dougou koda ke sona sabaradi ka samara damati kouna fouladi kebereke damafanaki tamalike limanaya
Why do we continue to suffer the violence of war and discrimination? We must come together to create a better world for everyone
ÈAllah karamo tmdr lony tono kaboh tmdr éallah karamolé tmdr allahlla lony tono bohba tmdr, yedein lokado sasolondy allahlla yedeinloh tono kabo tmdr éallah karamolé tmdr allahlla lony tono kabo tmdr nisera sadamaya lã molou djony kera sobrolylanfah tmdr
We pray to Allah to bring peace and prosperity to our community, and guide us towards a better future where we can overcome our struggles
Èallah karamö tmdr allahlla lony tonobohba tmdr avion ye ginin yelela dougna lohlo lony tono lefa tmdr éallah karamolé tmdr allahlla lony tono bohba tmdr terain ye teneka siguika dougna lohlo lony tono lefa tmdr éallah karamö tmdr allahlla lony tono bohba tmdr dogotoro ye kono lafara la dougna lohlo lony tono lefa tmdr éallah karamolé tmdr allahlla lony tono bohba tmdr soireba ye kaliwa dona dougna lohlo lony tono lefa tmdr éallah karamolé tmdr
We hope that Allah will bless us with progress in various aspects of our lives such as transportation, healthcare and education, so that we can continue to move forward despite our challenges
Nouye kono ledy tmdr ansila yirimenafa ntésé dana nouye konoledy tmdr éallah karamolé tmdr oyoo anukera konoledy tmdr marifatigui ye konolabé la dougna lohlo angne hakililela tmdr éallah karamo tmdr allahlla lony tono bohba morofatigui ye konolabela dougna lohlo angne hakililela tmdr éallah karamolé tmdr allahlla anuye konoledy tmdr
We pray that Allah will give us the strength and knowledge to overcome our challenges and continue to progress as a community
Nisera adamayala molu djony kera sobroly lanfa tmdr éallah karamo tmdr allahlla lony tono bohba aritisilou ye fouly bala dougna lohlo lony tono lefa tmdr éallah karamo tmdr allahlla lony tono bohba tmdr nisera alamaya molu djony kera sobroly lafa tmdr éallah karamo tmdr allahlla lony tono bohba tmdr...
We remember those who have been lost to war and violence and pray that Allah will guide us towards peace and healing
Éallah karamö allahlla lony tono bohba.
Konema gnoye haann konema gnoye foloh lonynalou gnoye aah konema gnoye baba ahh konema gnoye foloh baba annh konema gnoye annh konema gnoye foloh lonyla gnoye aah konema gnoye allahlla nemagnoye baba nemagnoye allahlla nemagnoye.
We pray to Allah to bless our community and guide us towards unity and progress, and acknowledge the important role of ancestors in shaping our present and future
Writer(s): Keita Salif Copyright: Sina Prod. Ltd.
Contributed by Samuel N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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This song reminds me of the time when my dad was an immigrant in the Netherlands whilst the rest of our family lived in the Uk. Every time we visited him, in the early morning he’ll play this song in his little radio. Miss those days but I’m forever thankful for my heritage. 🙏🏾🫶🏾
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@edsonararuna2137
Toda vez que a escuto me emociona. Conheci as musicas do Salif através do meu conterrâneo Chico César em sua canção "À Primeira Vista": ... Quando chegou carta, abri > Quando ouvi Salif Keita, dancei > Quando o olho brilhou, entendi > Quando criei asas, voei ...
@mberryable
Ndeysan depuis le Sénégal 🇸🇳 Salif nous t’aimons j’aime tellement le Mali 🇲🇱 on dirais que je vis las bas ou sont les maliens
@souleymanediakite3325
Mali ak Sénégal ben là !!!!
@OusmaneDembele607
Nous sommes ici! 🇲🇱🇸🇳
@bongodiallo4451
Il est le seul chanteur qui peut me faire pleurer de joie, le seul au monde longue vie💖 Mr salif keita depuis Sénégal
@issouftraore6398
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