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 . Musical instruments that are commonly featured in Keita 's work include balafons , djembes , guitars , koras , organs , saxophones , and synthesizers . He performed at the Nelson Mandela 70th Birthday Tribute concert in 1988 to call for Nelson Mandela 's release from prison . In 1990 , Keita contributed " Begin the Beguine " to the Cole Porter tribute/AIDS benefit album '' Red Hot Blue '' , produced by the Red Hot Organization
Nelson Mandela 70th Birthday Tribute
Nelson Mandela 70th Birthday Tribute
Salif Keita