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.
Yambo
Salif Keita Lyrics
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Girl I wanna hear you echo (echo), wanna hear you echo (echo)
I called your boss and he knows you aint comming in today (sex in the morning, sex all day)
So baby girl pack a bag and head to my place (sex in the morning, sex all day)
And when you get there don't stop don't hesitate (sex in the morning, sex all day)
I left the keys so let your self in baby (sex in the morning, sex all day)
Now drop your bags pour yourself a drink
I left your next clue by the sink
Open it up see what inside whatever it is put it on
And head to the bedroom
And I'll be waiting for you right there baby
I'll be waiting there to -- like crazy
I hope your ready to go all day long
I hope your ready girl to scream and moan
Like yodel-lehee yodel-lehee oohhooo
Wanna hear you echo (echo), echo (echo) yodel-lehee yodel-lehee ohhoo
Wanna hear you echo (echo), echo (echo)
The way you riding it I can tell you like my surprise (sex in the evening, sex all night)
Now I'm working it up n down like a roller coaster ride (sex in the evening, sex all night)
I got your eyes rolling back finger nails in your spine (sex in the evening, sex all night)
We never had a sex session like this one in your life (sex in the evening, sex all night)
Now when we finally get to round 10 we not gon stop we'll start again
And when you need a break I'll let you up, I'll let you breathe, wash your face, get something to eat
Then come back to the bedroom
And I'll be waiting for you right there baby
I'll be waiting there to -- like crazy
I hope your ready to go all day long
I hope your ready girl to scream and moan
Like yodel-lehee yodel-lehee ohhhooo
Wanna hear you echo (echo), echo (echo) yodel-lehee yodel-lehee ohhoooo
Wanna hear you echo (echo), echo (echo)
Even though were in this room just you and me
I got you sounding like your screaming from a mountain peak
And you don't wanna come down (noo) and I dont want you to come down (noo-ooohh)
So girl lets keep coming and we gon go to heaven from this room
And the gates will open up when they see it's me n you
Ooh so run lock the door come back in girl I got my second win
And ill be waiting for you right there baby
I'll be waiting there to pin it like crazy
I hope your ready to go all day (night) long
I hope your ready girl to scream and moan
Like oley oley ohhoooo
Wanna hear you echo (echo), echo (echo) yodel-lehee yodel-lehee ohhoooo
Wanna hear you echo (echo), echo (echo)
And I'll be waiting for you right there baby
Ill be waiting there to -- like crazy
I hope your ready to go all day long
I hope your ready girl to scream and moan
Like yodel-lehee yodel-lehee ohhoooo
Wanna hear you echo (echo), echo (echo) yodel-lehee yodel-lehee ohhoooo
Wanna hear you echo (echo) yodel-lehee yodel-lehee yodel-lehee yodel-lehee yodel-lehee yodel-lehee ...
The lyrics to Salif Keita's song "Yambo" are explicit and portray a sexual encounter between two individuals. The persona in the song invites a girl to his place to engage in sexual activities all day long. The persona is in charge, as evidenced by his actions such as calling her boss to inform him that she won't be coming to work and leaving keys to the house. The persona also writes a clue and leaves a box for the girl to open, which contains something that they will use during their sexual encounter. The song is full of sexual innuendos, symbolisms and metaphors, such as "echo," yodeling sounds, and roller coaster rides. The persona wants the girl to scream and moan, and he indicates that he can make her reach orgasm numerous times, as they'll go from round one to round ten.
Moreover, the song's title "Yambo" is a reference to a traditional African dance that originated from Guinea. The dance is typically performed during initiation ceremonies and other celebratory occasions. The dance symbolizes strength, courage, and unity, and its movements mimic the movement of a snake. In the song, Salif Keita uses the dance's name to emphasize the strength and power of the sexual encounter between the two individuals.
Overall, the song is an explicit portrayal of a sexual encounter between two individuals. It uses a lot of sexual innuendos and metaphors to portray the persona's desire to make the girl reach orgasm numerous times.
Line by Line Meaning
You aint got a clock in the night
You don't have to worry about time when you're with me
Girl I wanna hear you echo (echo), wanna hear you echo (echo)
I want you to be loud and expressive during our sexual encounter
I called your boss and he knows you aint comming in today (sex in the morning, sex all day)
I took care of everything for you so you can spend the whole day with me having sex
So baby girl pack a bag and head to my place (sex in the morning, sex all day)
Get ready to come over for a day full of sex and pleasure
And when you get there don't stop don't hesitate (sex in the morning, sex all day)
Don't waste any time, let's get right into it and have sex all day
I left the keys so let your self in baby (sex in the morning, sex all day)
I trust you enough to let yourself in when you arrive
Now drop your bags pour yourself a drink
Make yourself comfortable and relaxed
I left your next clue by the sink
I have prepared a surprise for you to enjoy
It should be a box with your name
The surprise is personalized and meant for you
Open it up see what inside whatever it is put it on
Discover the surprise I have left you and wear or use it
And head to the bedroom
The place where we will have sex all day
And I'll be waiting for you right there baby
I eagerly await your arrival to start our sexual adventure
I'll be waiting there to -- like crazy
I can't wait to have sex with you and satisfy my desires
I hope your ready to go all day long
I am hoping you can keep up with me and have sex all day long
I hope your ready girl to scream and moan
I want to hear you express your pleasure with loud screams and moans
Like yodel-lehee yodel-lehee oohhooo
Make sounds of pleasure that resemble yodeling
The way you riding it I can tell you like my surprise (sex in the evening, sex all night)
I can tell from your movements that you are enjoying the surprise I have prepared for you
Now I'm working it up n down like a roller coaster ride (sex in the evening, sex all night)
I am pleasuring you in a way that feels like a wild roller coaster ride
I got your eyes rolling back finger nails in your spine (sex in the evening, sex all night)
I am giving you so much pleasure that your eyes are rolling back and your nails are digging into my skin
We never had a sex session like this one in your life (sex in the evening, sex all night)
You have never experienced sex like this before
Now when we finally get to round 10 we not gon stop we'll start again
Even after ten rounds of sex, we will keep going and start again
And when you need a break I'll let you up, I'll let you breathe, wash your face, get something to eat
I care about your well-being and will give you breaks when you need them to rest and refresh yourself
Then come back to the bedroom
Come back to the place where we will continue to have sex
Ill be waiting there to pin it like crazy
I will be eagerly waiting for you to resume having sex with me
Like oley oley ohhoooo
Make sounds of pleasure that resemble chanting
Even though were in this room just you and me
We are creating an intimate atmosphere even though it's just the two of us in a single room
I got you sounding like your screaming from a mountain peak
I have pleasured you so intensely that you sound like you are screaming from the top of a mountain
And you don't wanna come down (noo) and I dont want you to come down (noo-ooohh)
We are both so caught up in pleasure that we do not want it to end
So girl lets keep coming and we gon go to heaven from this room
Let's continue having sex and experience euphoric pleasure that feels like we are going to heaven
And the gates will open up when they see it's me n you
Our sexual chemistry is so strong that it feels like we are gaining access to heavenly gates
Ooh so run lock the door come back in girl I got my second win
Come back to the room, lock the door, and let's continue having sex because I've regained my energy
I'll be waiting there to pin it like crazy
I am eagerly waiting for you to resume having sex with me
Like yodel-lehee yodel-lehee ohhoooo
Make sounds of pleasure that resemble yodeling
Writer(s): Salif Keita, Manfila Kante
Contributed by Lillian K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@mohamedlebinguisse38
Les meilleurs musiciens de l'Afrique de l'Ouest selon moi sont
ALPHA BLONDY
Tiken Dja Fakoly
SAlif Keita
Mory Kante
Sekouba Bambino Diabate
Karfala Kante
Oumou Sangare
Aicha Kone
Ibro Diabate
Je vous admirent fort 😚😚😚
@onyeaboekwenmuo605
The dancer is gonna snatch someone's husband there for sure. They're all awed by her electricity... Salif Keita a king I Stan 🙌🏽♥️♥️
@vaneske9477
😂 😂 No doubt man
@theresianthambi2663
Hahaaaaa......
@fotelsteussentiments1608
I can smell the jealousy of them white chicks fuming through the video 😂
@streetlawz3313
Africa a continent of peace, hospitality, joy, wisdom, integrity, respect and dignity... In some African villages there are no such electricity, after the harvests of their farms, when moonshines, children gather in the moonlight to play together, sing and make fun till they fall asleep without any sexuality .... Africans leave their beds to give to strangers, they will do everything possible to complete the needs of strangers cos that is part of their cultures, Africans especially the youths never shout at their moms or dads nor any elderly people... Young Africans treat every lady and man equally to their parents, they will even work for them peaceful without expecting return.....in Africa mostly child belongs to everyone, you can commission he or she anytime you want... Learn about Afrika yourself not listening to those fake medias full of defamation... Everyone is welcomed i. AFRIKA with no negative! Proud african
@nassirabdelrahman3646
You just bring back memories 😉
@esmejay2913
The woman in the white dress from the very beginning is a true slayer...she literally makes me so happy to see her dance :)
@hjooste
Been lucky enough to be right in front of Salif singing and when you're there, witnessing the spectacle, it becomes quickly very apparent he's an absolute and unalloyed force of nature.
@amarabaro2204
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@aparmalengrah2556
I love the way she's dancing .