Soro

Soro is a 1987 album by Malian singer Salif Keita that blends traditional West African Mande melodies and rhythms with contemporary pop-oriented production. The record pairs Keita's high, emotive voice with a mix of acoustic and electric instruments, including guitars, keyboards and layered percussion, producing a polished, rhythmic sound that helped introduce his music to wider international audiences. Its arrangements emphasize melodic hooks and danceable grooves while retaining roots in Malian musical traditions.