Salif Keita Bolon

Nothing can test the power of Allah
My friend and my confidant is gone forever
How lonely mine is
He is gone for eternity
The one who pierced the mystery of plants and stones
Ah, the revered master Muslim and Christian scholars
The brilliant and illustrious soothsayer of Mali
Good fame is a heavy burden to bear! The dance has begun
Griots Diabaté and Kouyaté, let's celebrate the illustrious diviner of Mali
Oh, the master diviner of Africa who made remedy for all plants
Kings, Muslims and Christians, all hi your science of signs
Whites and Blacks, from north to south, paid homage to him.

Spoken morning or evening, my words are not empty words
When the dry season comes, Oh, what scorching heat!
When the rainy season comes, what toil for the poor peasants! Tell my friend how sad I am I am alone without him
Oh, let the loneliness weigh on me.