Bailly SpintoIvory Coast |1951| FrenchBailly Spinto, born Bailly Sylvestre Gallet, is an Ivorian music legend known for his smooth vocals, infectious stage presence, and decades of Afrobeat influence. Spinto, known as "l'Homme à la voix d'or" ("the man with the golden voice"), has influenced Ivorian and African music with his soulful baritone for over 50 years. His career took off after he won his first singing competition at 11, joining several groups and becoming the lead vocalist of 'New System Pop.'
Spinto released his first solo album, "Gnian Gnian," in 1980, launching a career with 18 albums and many hits. His hits "Anou Me," "Bli Na Lo," and "Gnian Maman" propelled him to stardom and a spot at Paris's Olympia theatre.