Fatoumata Nominated for African Talent Awards 2024

We are proud to announce that Fatoumata has been nominated for the African Talent Awards 2024 in two major categories:

– Best African Alternative/Pop & Soul Music
– Best African Global Album

These nominations highlight her growing influence in African and global music. Don’t forget to show your support by voting for Fatoumata!

De Roma Wednesday 11th of December

Wed December 11

Singer, composer, dancer, actress, musician: there’s no discipline in which Fatoumata Diawara doesn’t excel. But anyone lucky enough to have attended her previous concerts at De Roma knows: with a group of top international musicians behind her and an enthusiastic, sold-out audience in front of her, her unrivalled talent as an entertainer comes into its own.

Like her great role model Oumou Sangaré, Fatouamate Diaware sings in the wassoulou tradition of her native Mali. Musically, she reconciles her West African roots and desert blues traditions with the contemporary influences of Afrobeats, pop, jazz, electronica and hip-hop. As a songwriter, she tells a personal story and conveys a universal message, her rich music accompanied by carefully chosen words.

Since her acclaimed debut album Fatou in 2011, Fatoumata has traveled the world, conquering hearts with her infectious rhythms and unique voice. Her successors Fenfo (2018) and London KO (2023) continue in this vein, confirming her status as the figurehead of a new generation of African artists. For recordings, she has already collaborated with some resounding names: Will Calhoun (Dakan), Damon Albarn (Sorry), Yemi Aladé, Roberto Fonseca, Toumani Diabaté, Disclosure (Douha), Yael Naim and Bassekou Kouyaté.

Fatoumata Diawara presents her musical project Maliba in Dijon and Paris

Philharmonie de Paris

A leading ambassador of the African continent, singer Fatoumata Diawara presents a unique concert rooted in her album Maliba, released in 2022. This performance brings to life a vibrant musical fresco dedicated to her homeland, Mali.

(Ostinato Orchestra – Musical direction by Jean Deroyer)

Opera de Dijon

Malian diva Fatoumata Diawara and her musicians offer an exceptional concert at the Opéra de Dijon, combining the talent of the Dijon Bourgogne Orchestra with the sounds of the yakandi, a traditional rhythm from the Mandingue region.

Accompanied by her musicians and the Dijon Bourgogne Orchestra, Fatoumata Diawara will mainly perform pieces from her album Maliba. As an international ambassador of Malian culture, Fatoumata Diawara uses her music to advocate for cultural dialogue and peace, as well as for the recognition of Africa’s cultural contribution to the world, particularly through the preservation of the Timbuktu manuscripts, threatened by the jihadist insurgency. Maliba embodies all of this: a testimony through which the singer highlights the rich traditions of West Africa, and a tribute to the culture and struggles of an entire people.

(Dijon Bourgogne Orchestra – Musical direction by Jean Deroyer)

(FR) Libre et Rebelle

Don’t miss the mesmerizing journey into Fatoumata Diawara’s world with her documentary “Libre et Rebelle” diffused on Canal +!  Dive into the heart of Malian music and artistry on these dates:

July 23 at 16:46
July 28 at 19:46
July 29 at 22:27
August 2 at 10:09

August 3 at 19:46

August 5 at 17:57
August 8 at 12:23
August 11 at 00:43
August 14 at 14:24
August 19 at 18:21
August 30 at 00:26

Fatoumata Diawara and Pierre Ngom: When Art Meets Commitment for the Children of Mali

In a captivating exchange, international artist Fatoumata Diawara and Pierre Ngom, UNICEF Representative in Mali, shared their visions and passions for defending children’s rights and promoting their well-being. This revealing interview highlighted how art and humanitarian commitment can intersect to transform the lives of young Malians.

Videoclip for MOGOKAN feat. M.anifest OUT NOW

My new music video “MOGOKAN” feat. M.anifest, directed by Santiago Arouesty is finally available!

Friendship and brotherhood create sacred bonds between people. Don’t let gossip divide us; let’s overcome our differences and live in harmony.
Discover this beautiful declaration of love and peace now on my YouTube channel.

Much loveeeee

FATOUMATA DIAWARA JOINS THE ZÉRO PALU TEAM!

Fatoumata Diawara joins the cause against malaria.

In 2022, 249 million cases of malaria were recorded worldwide, and 608,000 people died from the disease. Africa alone accounts for 95% of these cases and deaths, and children under 5 for 76%.Malaria is a health issue here and there.It won’t stop without us, it won’t stop without you.When it’s not killing, malaria is an obstacle to a normal life. It prevents us from studying, working, cultivating, creating, training and simply living our lives. Here, during the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games, at a time when the world is looking in the same direction, to imagine together a malaria-free world.We can be the generation that puts an end to malaria.

Tournée 2025 in France

I’m so grateful for this summer tour, which is going so well. The emotions you’ve given me on stage are priceless. I’m happy to finally be able to announce the dates of my 2025 tour in France, and I hope to see you there next year! See you soon! Much loveeeee

Pause guitare 2024: Fatoumata Diawara: “After a concert, I cry with joy”.

You think she’s in Italy, but she’s in Germany. A tireless traveler, she performs on stages all over the world. On July 2, she’ll be in France, on stage at Albi’s Grand Théâtre, as part of the Pause Guitare Festival. She’ll be bringing her world and her bewitching, crystalline voice with her.

Interview

Couleur Café: 3 artists you must see, too

In the amphitheatre of the green stage, an intergenerational audience crowded into the stands to marvel at the power of Fatoumata Diawara. Her best-known songs were sung with the crowd, providing an excellent warm-up for the final day of the festival. Throughout the concert, the Malian artist spared no effort in her exchanges with the audience, her controlled dress and impressive ease. Not to mention her voice, always in tune. She captured everyone’s attention, including our own.

To read more click here

The 100 Best African Albums

This self-titled Fatoumata Diawara album moves to the ebbs of personal life. To do so, its soundscape is intricate and intimate, often utilizing the guitar patterns of the Southern Mali Wassoulou tradition to its service. Fatou also calls upon experienced personnel such as Toumani Diabate and Guimba Kouyate to bring its rootsy, dazzling form to life.

For more information click here

Fatoumata Diawara: “Playing guitar is part of my struggle”.

She had to turn down the Coachella festival in California to play with Gorillaz, and has also played for Barack Obama. She works regularly with Damon Albarn, Mathieu Chédid and DD Bridgewater. Fatoumata Diawara is currently on tour with her album London Ko.
To listen to the whole show, click here

💛 “Dakan” is OUT NOW

💛 “Dakan” is a sincere and powerful declaration of life’s path as dictated by fate. Watch now here.

FATOUMATA DIAWARA LIGHTS UP THE OLYMPIA

The legendary Olympia concert hall vibrated, sang and danced to the spellbinding rhythm of Fatoumata Diawara‘s voice. Indeed, the Malian artist offered a show of rare intensity
of rare intensity, captivating a large and enthusiastic audience. Known for her unique blend of traditional music and modern sounds,
Fatoumata Diawara is a multi-faceted musician.
We all felt her pride and joy, and the precious moment of treading the boards of the Olympia. It was therefore an evening of special significance in her
her career as an artist. But also in her life as a free woman, and her love for France. We invite you to relive the evening in pictures.

Fatoumata Diawara: an essential voice in world music

Following the success of her album Fenfo, her participation in –M– Manitoumani’s project, renowned international collaborations (Gorillaz, Disclosure, Laureen Hill) and several world tours, Fatoumata Diawara unveils her new album “London KO“. One of the leading figures in African music, Fatoumata Diawara is a performer of immense generosity, and will be presenting her new opus at a special concert in Vence!

For more information click here

Diawara dances on stage with her radiant face and smile

Meanwhile, Malian actress and singer Fatoumata Diawara took to the main stage. I’m a big fan of her music and performances, and have had the opportunity to see her in concert on several occasions. The charismatic Diawara has a tragic story to tell, and has been living in France for some time now after having to leave her native country to pursue her dream of becoming an actress and singer, which is unthinkable in Mali. But she remains true to her origins, integrating typical Malian music, song and dance into her songs. They navigate between pop and traditional folk, and between melancholy and exciting dance material. Always with Diawara as the beaming centerpiece, dressed in beautiful, colorful gowns and dresses. The huge screen displays beautiful images, mixed with futuristic animations. Diawara dances on stage with his radiant face and smile, and for a moment in the soft sand in front of the stage in the sun, we imagine ourselves in Mali under the African sun.

Fatoumata Diawara unveils London KO in concert at the Olympia

Multi-Grammy Award-nominated Malian pop singer-songwriter Fatoumata Diawara was in concert at L’Olympia on Wednesday, May 22, with special guests Angélique Kidjo and M, to present her new album London KO.

For further information, click here

Fatoumata Diawara: “You can be somebody”

Fatoumata Diawara (Fatou) is a star who knows no borders. The Malian singer links tradition with the future. She is the embodiment of Afro-futurism. But more than that. A conversation about music, women and clothes. She will be one of the headliners at Best Kept Secret on Saturday June 8.

To read the full interview click here

(FR) Boncana Maïga présente le dernier clip de Fatoumata Diawara ft. Roberto Fonseca ‘Blues’

Boncana Maïga presents Fatoumata Diawara’s new videoclip ft. Roberto Fonseca ‘Blues‘  during his last emission of  Stars Parade on TV5 Monde Afrique. Make sure not to miss out the diffusion of her new videoclip, available onTV5 Monde Afrique until the 9th of June 2025.

Fatoumata Diawara’s new World Tour 2024 dates!

Fatoumata Diawara is hitting the road again with her World Tour 2024!

Get ready to experience the magic of her music live in a city near you. Check out the new tour dates and join us for an unforgettable journey.

Africa Festival Award 2024

This year, one focus of the festival is the fight against female genital mutilation. For their commitment against female genital mutilation in Africa, the musicians Mohkouyate & Fafaruffino received the Africa Festival Award 2024. In the photo they are together with another ambassador against this negative tradition Fatoumata Diawara

Fatoumata Diawara with UNICEF Mali #ForEveryChild

Fatoumata Diawara joins forces with UNICEF Mali to fight for #ForEveryChild. A movement that supports the fight for a brighter future for the children. 

Fatoumata Diawara, Mathieu Chedid perform in the metro with Mcfly and Carlito

Fatoumata Diawara, Mathieu Chedid and Greg Zlap gave a surprise concert in the Paris metro, disguised in wigs to remain incognito in the public eye, an initiative presented by “les musiciens du métro”. Renowned French Youtubers Mcfly and Carlito performed alongside the artists. A great spontaneous performance that brought the Paris metro to life!

NEW RELEASE- Synapson & Bomel remix of “Manitoumani”

French producers Synapson & Bomel have just released a remix of “Manitoumani”, a song from the album Lamomali, created with –M-, Toumani Diabaté and Sidiki Diabaté and Fatoumata Diawara.

Don’t miss this great remix.

Fatoumata Diawara, nominated for the top 20 best albums of the year at the KORA Awards

Fatoumata Diawara is nominated for the top 20 Album of the Year award at the KORA Awards, an institution dedicated to celebrating African artistic excellence.  Make sure to not miss out your occasion to vote for you favorite album!

Fatoumata Diwara’s speech at the ceremony of the medal of “officer of the order and the arts of the letters” of France

At the ceremony to award the medal of “officier de l’ordre des Arts et des Lettres” from France, the renowned artist Fatoumata Diawara, chose to pay a vibrant tribute to Alioune Ifra Ndiaye, an equally esteemed cultural operator. This moment was an opportunity for her to publicly recognize her elder and his significant contributions to the cultural sector.

Netherlands tour dates

Fatoumata Diawara’s tour dates in the Netherlands have finally been revealed. Don’t miss any of her dates starting December 2024.

New videoclip “Blues”feat Roberto Fonseca is finally available!

Grammy-nominated singer, songwriter, guitarist and actress Fatoumata Diawara reveals the video for her song “Blues” with Roberto Fonseca. The song could have been called “aw ni ce!” or thank you in Bambara. It’s a tribute to family, friends and fans the world over. Fatoumata summons the djinn spirits, protectors of our family, community and country, to thank them for their protection. The song is an extract from Fatoumata’s recent critically acclaimed album, London Ko, which features a dazzling arrangement of wassoulou traditions and international influences from a wide range of collaborators, including Damon Albarn, Roberto Fonseca, Angie Stone and many others.

Propaganda Live TV

“Friday, April 19 at prime time on La7 new appointment full of guests and under the banner of current events with Propaganda live by Diego Bianchi.” “The monologues this week are delivered by Andrea Pennacchi and young stand-up comedian Salvo di Paola, while for music the composer and singer-songwriter Fatoumata Diawara will perform.”

Make sure not to miss out on any of her tour dates in Italy !

• 25/04/24 Torino Torino Jazz Festival 
• 6/07/24 Verona Teatro Romano 
• 18/07/24 Perugia Umbria Jazz Festival 
• 28/07/24 Ortisano Dromos Festival 

Preview screening of the documentary Libre et Rebelle broadcasted by Canal + docs

On Thursday April 18, Fatoumata Diawara attended a magnificent evening organized by SACEM at the Debussy-Ravel auditorium for the preview of her documentary Libre et Rebelle, broadcast on Canal + docs. This intimate look at the artist’s life explores how she got to where she is today. “The portrait of a polyglot woman”.

Fatoumata Diawara presents An Evening in Mali at Somerset House

“The UK’s leading experimental games festival, returns this spring showcasing the very latest in independent and innovative game design from across the globe.” This year the “opening Friday night is an unmissable celebration of the brightest and boldest Malian music, featuring rising star Fatoumata Diawara and the legendary duo, Amadou & Mariam.”

Click here for more information

Music. Fatoumata Diawara, a Malian at l’Olympia

“Following the success of her album Fenfo, her participation in -M-‘s Lanomali project, renowned international collaborations (Gorillaz, Disclosure) and several world tours, Fatoumata Diawara, Malian singer, actress and singer-songwriter, will be in Paris for one evening to showcase her latest releases.”

To read the full article, click here

Fatoumata Diawara at the Théâtre Beanfield the 30th of march 2024

Last night, the Beanfield Theatre was the setting for a masterful encounter between traditional African music and modern rock, brought to the stage by a charismatic and committed artist, Fatoumata Diawara.

To read the full article click here

Canal + Première: Fatoumata Diawara special guest of “Sous la Lumière”

“I really need my freedom, it’s fundamental to me.” A statement expressed by Fatoumata Diawara, the special guest of  “Sous la Lumière” the large-format. Hosted by Robert Brazza, the emission will celebrate women in music, discussing about powerful thematics in the industry. Diffused exclusively on Canal + Première this Saturday 30th of March.

Big Ears Festival, Knoxville TN, 2024

“The 2024 edition of Knoxville’s Big Ears festival wrapped up on Sunday,” the 24th of March. The fourth day of the festival was “loaded with great performances.” The “Malian singer/guitarist Fatoumata Diawara wowed at an early set at The Mill & Mine.”

To read the full article click (here)

One of the most iconic voices in contemporary African music

Fatoumata Diawara, one of the most iconic voices in contemporary African music, has certainly won over a fair few fans on her world tour so far, with her enchanting voice, captivating stage presence and commitment to some crucial social issues stirring up widespread enthusiasm.

For more information click here

New videoclip SOMAW feat. Angie Stone now available on Youtube

SOMAW is a sincere and powerful declaration of love to the family, an essential anchor point for the two artists accustomed to long international tours. Despite the ease and immediacy of exchanges, the distance too often remains painful, and reunions are a real source of renewal.

Being far away from your home and your extended family is not easy for anyone to cope with. The distance, the longing can make you sad and family is where it all starts. Despite the fame and the constant touring, travelling around the world, family remains the centre of gravity which keeps you grounded and energised. In this day and age getting news, pictures and messages from home is almost instantaneous and the ove is real, but distance is still a hurdle.

So, how are you, my people?

Umbria Jazz Festival

This years Jazz festival in Umbria will have “music for all tastes”. The festival lineup in the 2024 edition includes funky sounds, soul, and latin tunes, exposing a variety of genres and artists to the festival’s audience. The festival features “Personality and talent to spare for great female performer: Fatoumata Diawara, one of the most intriguing personalities on the young African scene” Don’t miss your chance to celebrate with us the 18th of July for this year’s best of Jazz and much much more! 

Germany Tour

Fatoumata Diawara continues her World tour in Germany, where she will be performing in various important venues of the country, starting June 19th. 

20/06 Zoom (Frankfurt, Germany) 

22/06 Dachauer Musiksommer (Dachau, Germany)

“The Dachau Summer of Music 2024” won’t start for another six months, but tickets are already available for the first events in the concert series: A special premiere is scheduled for June 22nd, when Fatoumata Diawara comes to the town hall square. The singer from Mali is considered one of Africa’s most important musicians.” This year’s edition will bring many new exciting surprises. “We have never had this style of music before,” says the festival organizer, head of the cultural department Tobias Schneider.” 

More dates to be announced so make sure to stay tuned!

Cheltenham Jazz Festival 2024

The lineup of the 2024 edition of the Cheltenham Jazz Festival is finally out. “This year’s programme is notable for its a huge array of boundary-pushing female vocalists including Malian singer and guitarist Fatoumata Diawara”.  The festival “will return this spring featuring some of the biggest names from the worlds of jazz, soul, blues, pop and beyond.” 

“Cheltenham Jazz Festival takes place in a tented Festival village in the town centre’s Montpellier Gardens, which features the Big Top stage, Jazz Arena, Free Stage, a programme of family activities and events and street food traders. The Festival also stretches beyond the central public gardens and across the town, bringing jazz to venues throughout the day and late into the night including Cheltenham Town Hall, Cheltenham Ladies’ College, Parabola Arts Centre, Hotel du Vin and the vibrant, fun, and – in an exciting new partnership for the Festival – in the unique urban woodland atmosphere of Cotswolds favourite, Dunkertons Tap Room. “

North American Tour

As “one of the most iconic voices in contemporary African music” Fatoumata Diawara has been able to charm a global audience through her creativity, “captivating stage presence and commitment to some crucial social issues stirring up widespread enthusiasm.”
With her show in Tennessee on the 24th of March, Fatoumata Diawara inaugurates her first concert of her North American 2024 Tour. Make sure to not miss out on any announcement, her next show might be right next door!
24/03 Big Ears Festival (Knoxville, Tennesse)

25/03 Sony Hall (Manhattan, New York)

28/03 World Cafe Live (Pennsylvania, Philadelphia)

29/03 The Crystal Ballroom (Somerville, Massachussets)

30/03 Théâtre Beanfield (Montréal, Québec)

03/04 Herbst Theater (San Francisco, California)

04/04 Herbst Theater (San Francisco, California)

05/04 Neptune Teatre (Seattle, Washington)

06/04 Revolution Hall ( Portland Oregon)

07/04 Campbell Hall University of California (Santa Barbara, California)

Canal + Mali: Fatoumata Diawara – Libre et rebelle

This Sunday 3rd of March at 20:30h Fatoumata Diawara’s documentary will be exclusively diffused on Canal +Mali. Be ready to be immersed into the Malian’s musical world; an unmissable experience, celebrating the artists creativity “Between tradition and modernity.”

Fatoumata Diawara Talks India Return

Speaking from her home in France, Malian artist Fatoumata Diawara has a red and black scarf and stole combination worn around her, matching her hair. If you’ve seen photos of the star singer-composer and guitarist all the way from her 2011 breakout album Fatou to her 2023 album London Ko, you know that Diawara is always vibrant, in song, in person and clearly, in style as well.

Speaking to Rolling Stone India ahead of her appearance in India, the artist says Indians, like Africans, have “no fear of colors.” She adds with a smile, “In Europe, people discuss a lot about colors. They are quite shy with the colors, but in India everything is colorful and I love that. I feel connected very fast.” Of course, there’s also the food (“I don’t have a problem to eat there and that’s amazing,” she adds) and spirituality, but it’s not the first time you’d hear that from any artist visiting India. Read full interview at RollingStoneIndia.com

Les Petites Folies 2024

The programme for the next edition of the Petites Folies, on 17, 18 and 19 May 2024, is expanding. On Tuesday 21 November 2023, the Lampaul-Plouarzel festival announced the arrival of a host of artists including Fatoumata Diawara.

The 80 Best Albums of 2023

With London Ko, only her third studio album proper, she merges her African blues-indebted with a surprising amount of Western collaborators, ranging from soul legend Angie Stone to Gorillaz/Blur mastermind Damon Albarn, who co-produces half of the songs here. Yet even with a decked-out VIP room, the brilliance of London Ko lies with its songs, ranging from piano-driven laments of lost family on “Somaw” to her emotive collaboration with the Brooklyn Youth Chorus on “Sete”. London Ko may very well be Diawara’s most colorful record to date (check that wild dance collaboration with -M- on “Massa Den”), but it never once feels concessionary or overly commercial. Learn more on popmatters.com

Hibernarock 2024

From 2 February 2023 to 9 March 2023, the Hibernarock contemporary music festival is back on the road in the Cantal with an eclectic programme.

Lollapalooza India 2024

With the contagious spirit of the event, Lollapalooza India 2024 is coming back to Mumbai this January, and we are so excited. Begin the New Year with a clean slate as you discover the best answer to your varied musical preferences. Sharing musical moments with your squad is the best method to strengthen your friendship. With the contagious spirit of the event, Lollapalooza India 2024 is coming back to Mumbai this January. Learn more here.

Far Out: The 50 best albums of 2023

“For me, London Ko means opening your mind,” explains Malian musician Fatoumata Diawara, whose fourth studio album is one of the year’s most electrifying and joyous releases. London Ko is a celebration of identity and community, with Diawara bringing in collaborators from across the world, such as the British songwriter Damon Albarn of Gorillaz and Blur fame, Cuban pianist Roberto Fonseca and Ghanaian rapper Manifest. As “the first female solo electric guitar player in Mali,” as she told Guitar World, Diawara demonstrates her incredible skills on London Ko, particularly within the track ‘Yada’. She encourages listeners to dance from the very first song, ‘Nsera’, featuring Albarn, who co-produced the record with Diawara.

Elsewhere, Diawara proves that she isn’t just an incredibly skilled singer and musician – she also lays down some poignant lyrics, exploring themes such as family, feminism and cultural identity. The singer doesn’t shy away from difficult topics, such as FGM on ‘Sete’, which is accompanied by the Brooklyn Youth Chorus, elevating the track to even more emotive heights. Diawara also chooses to sing in various languages on London Ko, including English, French, and Bambara – a conscious decision to celebrate the different facets of her identity that make her whole.

Poland Music Video Awards

Here are nominees for the PL MVA International Category „ALL AROUND THE WORLD”:

❤️‍🔥Nina Kohut – „Moonlight”, dir. Daniela Slávikova
❤️‍🔥 Maor Ashkenazi, Noam Cohen – “Noam’s Song 2”, dir. Din Perlis
❤️‍🔥 Benjamin Earp Turner – “Headspace/Bent”, dir. Abteen Bagheri-Fard
❤️‍🔥 Fatoumata Diawara – “Nsera feat. Damon”, dir. Gregory Ohrel
❤️‍🔥Milošev feat. Dunja Ercegović – “Krug”, dir. Ivana Radić
❤️‍🔥 Cool Company – “Know it’s real”, dir. William Markarian-Martin

Fatoumata Diawara, charismatic queen of daring and emancipation

In her latest album, the singer, songwriter and actress lays down her diatribe against excision, male domination and forced marriage. The singer of resilience and hope is in Geneva this Friday as part of the Créatives festival. Learn more on LeTemps.ch.

Fatoumata Diawara: an international career in the service of women

Malian singer Fatoumata Diawara is a multi-talented artist. She is a singer-songwriter, guitarist, actress and activist. Her musical style, a blend of Afro-pop, blues and folk, has brought her worldwide recognition. Since then, she has put her fame at the service of major causes, notably the fight against genital mutilation. Today, to mark International Children’s Day, Fatoumata is back with SETE (“together” in Bambara), once again dedicated to the fight against genital mutilation. The album from which the title is taken is co-produced by M, aka Matthieu Chedid. More info on Afrik.com

Fatoumata Diawara unveils her new videoclip SETE

To mark World Children’s Day, Fatoumata Diawara has unveiled her new videoclip SETE (“together” in Bambara). Taken from her album LONDON KO, this track, co-produced by -M-, sounds the alarm about a practice that is unfortunately still all too common: excision.

With genital mutilation still practiced in some thirty countries (Africa, the Middle East and Asia), over 200 million girls and women are currently living as victims of this barbaric practice.

UK Tour 2024

Tickets are on sale for Fatoumata Diawara UK tour in 2024! Stay tuned as she will be announcing plenty of more in the following weeks! Tickets are sellling fast, so grab yours now!

Les Concerts Volants – ARTE

The Concerts Volants have rarely been so aptly named! Fatoumata Diawara, the quartet of Ballaké Sissoko, Vincent Segal, Émile Parisien and Vincent Peirani, and the revelation Siân Pottok are all set to perform.

This is Fatoumata Diawara‘s third appearance on the Concerts Volants stage. This time, the Malian musician delights us with sounds from London Ko – an album in which Fatoumata Diawara reinvents her musical heritage by enhancing it with synthetic elements.

Fatoumata Diawara: music, advocacy and a reunion in Senegal

On the emblematic terrace of the Saint-Louis hotel, La Résidence, in front of suite 301, Fatoumata Diawara is enthroned in half a bathtub cleverly transformed into a chair, with a table in front of her, facing a small group of Senegalese journalists.

With only a few hours to go before she takes to the stage for her very first concert in Senegal, time is running out, but her apparent desire to pass on a message to her African sisters and brothers takes over. And so her interview metamorphoses into a powerful plea for the continent, a passionate speech that reflects the world-acclaimed singer’s deep love for Africa. Learn more on Music in Africa.net

MOJO’s Top 75 Albums of 2023

2023 year-end list season began last week with Uncut, and now fellow UK mag MOJO‘s list is here.MOJO’s list is 75 albums long and have a lot of crossover, and MOJO‘s got Paul Simon, Lana Del Rey, Blur, Fatoumata Diawara, PJ Harvey, jaimie branch, Lankum, Young Fathers, Robert Forster, Wilco, Julie Byrne, The Necks, Grian Chatten, boygenius, Mitski, Sufjan Stevens, billy woods & Kenny Segal, ANOHNI and the Johnsons, Yo La Tengo, Sparks, Everything but the Girl, Slowdive, Animal Collective, Dexys, Iggy Pop, Irreversible Entanglements, Margo Cilker, and many more. Learn more here.

Live at Cabaret Sauvage

Fatoumata Diawara, the muse of Malian women’s voices, is now world-famous, and remains unclassifiable, bringing wassoulou rhythms and West African vocal techniques up to date. An evening to experience on Monday November 13 at Cabaret Sauvage in Paris, livestreamed and replayed on arteconcert.com with Fip!

Uncut’s Top 75 Albums of 2023

Can you believe it’s already that time of year again? The first major year-end list of 2023 is out, and it’s from UK mag Uncut.

Check out the list below and pick up the new issue of Uncut for more.

Uncut’s Top 75 Albums of 2023
75. Elijah McLaughlin Ensemble – Elijah McLaughlin Ensemble III
74. Jim Ghedi And Toby Hay – Jim Ghedi and Toby Hay
73. Grian Chatten – Chaos For The Fly
72. Sufjan Stevens – Javelin
71. Steve Gunn & David Moore – Let the Moon Be a Planet
70. Animal Collective – Isn’t It Now?
69. Alabaster DePlume – Come With Fierce Grace
68. Sleaford Mods – UK GRIM
67. Bonnie ‘Prince’ Billy – Keeping Secrets Will Destroy You
66. Jim O’Rourke – Hands That Bind (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
65. Dot Allison – Consciousology
64. Osees – Intercepted Message
63. Meg Baird – Furling
62. Deer Tick – Emotional Contracts
61. Fatoumata Diawara – London Ko
60. Setting – Shone a Rainbow Light On
59. Sparks – The Girl Is Crying in Her Latte
58. Mary Lattimore – Goodbye, Hotel Arkada
57. Kara Jackson – Why Does the Earth Give Us People to Love?
55. Pretenders – Relentless
54. Ryuichi Sakamoto – 12
53. Tinariwen – Amatssou
52. Dexys – The Feminine Divine
51. London Brew – London Brew
50. Craven Faults – Standers
49. Margo Price – Strays
48. Allison Russell – The Returner
47. Cian Nugent – She Brings Me Back To The Land Of The Living
46. Modern Nature – No Fixed Point In Space
45. Feist – Multitudes
44. Everything But the Girl – Fuse
43. Blake Mills – Jelly Road
42. BC Camplight – The Last Rotation of Earth
41. Unknown Mortal Orchestra – V
40. Israel Nash – Ozarker
39. Califone – villagers
38. ANOHNI and the Johnsons – My Back Was A Bridge For You To Cross
37. Eddie Chacon – Sundown
36. Billy Valentine – Billy Valentine and The Universal Truth
35. Teenage Fanclub – Nothing Lasts Forever
34. Sunny War – Anarchist Gospel
33. Arooj Aftab, Vijay Iyer & Shahzad Ismaily – Love In Exile
32. jaimie branch – Fly or Die Fly or Die Fly or Die ((world war))
31. Baaba Maal – Being
30. Wednesday – Rat Saw God
29. Depeche Mode – Memento Mori
28. Sarabeth Tucek – Joan Of All
27. Matthew Halsall – An Ever Changing View
26. boygenius – the record
25. Kassi Valazza – Kassi Valazza Knows Nothing
24. Robert Forster – The Candle and the Flame
23. Sam Burton – Dear Departed
22. Shirley Collins – Archangel Hill
21. The Necks – Travel
20. Hiss Golden Messenger – Jump For Joy
19. The Coral – Sea Of Mirrors
18. The Rolling Stones – Hackney Diamonds
17. Lisa O’Neill – All Of This Is Chance
16. The Clientele – I Am Not There Anymore
15. Margo Cilker – Valley Of Heart’s Delight
14. Corinne Bailey Rae – Black Rainbows
13. Blur – The Ballad of Darren
12. Slowdive – everything is alive
11. Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit – Weathervanes
10. John Cale – Mercy
9. Julie Byrne – The Greater Wings
8. The National – First Two Pages of Frankenstein
7. Lonnie Holley – Oh Me Oh My
6. Lana Del Rey – Did you know that there’s a tunnel under Ocean Blvd
5. Yo La Tengo – This Stupid World
4. PJ Harvey – I Inside the Old Year Dying
3. Wilco – Cousin
2. Paul Simon – Seven Psalms
1. Lankum – False Lankum

Singing Africa

This year, TED gave the opportunity for TEDx events that demonstrated excellence in execution and were committed to sharing ideas and making connections within the community to go beyond the one-day limit, moving closer to the original 4 1/2-day format. A weekend to be inspired, learn something new, see things from a different point of view, broaden your horizons, explore what is possible. Fatoumata Diawara will be performing a special solo set titled “Singing Africa”

Video Prisma Awards 2023

The complete list of nominees for the Video Prisma Awards 2023, an event that recognizes the best music videos from Argentina and the world, was announced on Tuesday. The awards will be held on November 27 at the Kirchner Cultural Center in Buenos Aires, and will be hosted by Lucas Fridman. Nsera is nominated in the category of Best International Music Video.

A big party for the 40th anniversary of the March against Racism and Exclusion

40 years ago, the March against Racism and Exclusion was launched in Vénissieux. Until December 1, the Metropole of Lyon and its partners are commemorating this historic event. The event, organized by the Metropole de Lyon, offers a chance to reflect and end on a high note.  On the program? A round-table discussion and a concert.

To celebrate the 40th anniversary of the ’83 March, what could be better than a concert by Malian singer Fatoumata Diawara? See you at 9pm. It’s free, but reservations are essential!

UK Music Video Awards

Pelican Paris saw a double win in the craft categories as Gregory Ohrel’s video for Fatoumata Diawara ft Damon Albarn’s Nsera picked up the awards for Best Styling and Best Production Design at this year’s UK Music Video Awards (UKMVAs). Congrats!

Big Ears Festival 2024

Herbie Hancock, John Paul Jones, Fatoumata Diawara and Laurie Anderson are among the artists set to perform at the 2024 Big Ears festival. On Tuesday, the Knoxville, Tennessee-based fest announced its stacked lineup of legends.

The festival is set to be held in downtown Knoxville from March 21 through March 24 with nearly 200 events, including expositions, conversations and film presentations, along with musical performances. Learn more here.

Villanos del Jazz

Fatoumata Diawara remains unclassifiable: Afro-pop, Afro-folk, Afro-futurism… Between tradition and modernity, her guitar in hand, she brings the Wassoulou rhythms and vocal techniques of West Africa back into fashion. This singer, composer, musician and actress, who figures among the muses of African female voices, keeps on surprising us through her collaborations with artists ranging from Herbie Hancock, Roberto Fonseca, -M-, Angélique Kidjo, Disclosure, Lauryn Hill to Abderrahmane Sissako and Philippe Godeau for cinema and theatre… She will be performing at Villanos del jazz in Madrid at Sala Riviera.

Fatoumata Diawara announces new date in Barcelona

The renewal of the sound of Africa. Tradition and modernity. Music as a glue for brotherhood between races and cultures. All this is represented by the experienced Fatoumata Diawara and the emerging The Cavemen. The Malian artist and the Nigerian duo are now two exceptional musical ambassadors for what is happening on their continent. Malian diva will be performing in Barcelona at the Sala Paral.lel 62 as part of the Cruilla Tardor Festival.

Italian Tour 2023

Fatoumata Diawara Live in NY

On October 2nd, 2023, (le) Poisson Rouge will present one of the most standard-bearers of modern African music: singer, songwriter, and guitarist Fatoumata Diawara.Grab your tickets here.

End of the Road 2023

Fatoumata Diawara established herself as one of the most vital figures in modern African music on the strength of her remarkable debut, Fatou (2011). Boldly experimental yet rooted in her heritage, Diawara’s music is a majestic expression of African womanhood. Aside from her own impressive discography, she has also collaborated on Damon Albarn’s Africa Express and contributed vocals to albums by Cheikh Lô, AfroCubism, as well as Herbie Hancock’s Grammy-winning Imagine Project and Orchestra Poly­ Rythmo de Cotonou.

Fatoumata Diawara performs “Moussoya” for The Line of Best Fit

Fatoumata Diawara performs “Moussoya” from her latest album London Ko for The Line Of Best Fit at Crouch End Studios (London). You can watch it here.

On tour

Fatoumata Diawara is currently continuing her extensive international tour, sharing hope and spreading the love and knowledge of traditional African music. Check out her forthcoming dates below:

Tour

Jazz in Marciac • Edition 2023

Jazz in Marciac has a long history of pushing back musical boundaries and opening up its programme to far-flung horizons. On July 30, Malian singer Fatoumata Diawara will be showcasing her remarkable recent album London Ko (featuring contributions from Damon Albarn and Angie Stone).

FATOUMATA DIAWARA UNVEILS SOLOMUN REMIX OF “NSERA”

Grammy-nominated Malian singer, songwriter, guitarist and actress Fatoumata Diawara is sharing a remix of the track “Nsera” (feat. Damon Albarn) by acclaimed German producer Solomun with an accompanying video; listen HERE and watch/share the Juan Gòmez de Mello-directed video HERE. The remix has already been tested and approved by thousands of festival-goers during Solomun’s recent DJ sets and is now available as a recording for the first time.

The Solomun Remix hails from the Nsera EP, which includes the original track alongside a radio edit and extended edit of the remix

Songlines

The July 2023 issue of Songlines is out now and is packed with the best music happening across the world. Fatoumata Diawara discusses her new album and how she’s fallen in love with collaboration.

Watch Fatoumata Diawara play ‘Later… with Jools Holland’

Fatoumata Diawara, recently performed on BBC Two’s Later… with Jools Holland, where she performed her song ‘Nsera’, from new album London Ko. For the performance, she was joined by Damon Albarn, who co-produced London Ko and who Fatoumata had previously collaborated with on a number of projects, including the Gorillaz song ‘Désolé’, Africa Express and the French musical Le Vol du Boli. This episode of Later… with Jools Holland is available to watch on BBC iPlayer

Olympia 2024

Amazing talent, stunning charisma and an intoxicatingly powerful album that blends electric guitar and traditional instruments: this is the exhilarating cocktail that Fatoumata Diawara will be bringing to the Olympia in Paris on 22 May 2024.

LIVE “Nsera” – C à vous

Fatoumata Diawara performs “Nsera” live on the C a Vous TV show.

Bob Dylan’s “Blowing In The Wind” by Fatoumata Diawara

Fatoumata Diawara was the guest on Totémic on 9 May to present her new album “London Ko”. As part of her carte blanche, she covered Bob Dylan’s famous song, “Blowing In The Wind”. Listen to the programme in full: https://www.radiofrance.fr/franceinter/podcasts/totemic/totemic-du-mardi-09-mai-2023-8255316

Fatoumata Diawara visits TV show “C à Vous”

“Of course, I’m a survivor, but I know that there are still a lot of children in my situation who are looking for freedom!”Fatoumata Diawara in C à Vous

London Ko

“London Ko”, Fatoumata Diawara‘s universal afro-pop. You can order and listen to this new album now at: https://fatoumatadiawara.lnk.to/londonko

La boite à questions – Canal +

Sacrificing to the ritual of a programme with a now well-known format, a celebrity answers the questions put to him off camera. The result is an interview that is as offbeat as it is relaxed. The guests often reveal themselves from a different angle,… Canal +

The commitment of FATOUMATA DIAWARA

“Fatoumata Diawara talks to us about her new album “London KO”, as committed as ever ✊. Basique

Fatoumata Diawara presents her new video “Massa Den”

Fatoumata Diawara presents her new video “Massa Den” feat Matthieu Chedid – M -, an extract from her album #LondonKo, available on her YouTube channel and on all platforms.

London Ko

“London Ko” will be available on Friday 12 May 2023. Pre-order the album now via the following link: https://fatoumatadiawara.lnk.to/londonko

Tracklist :
1 – Nsera feat. Damon Albarn
2 – Somaw feat. Angie Stone
3 – Sete w/ Brooklyn Youth Chorus
4 – Seguen
5 – Massa Den feat. Matthieu Chedid – M –
6 – Mogokan feat. M.anifest
7 – Blues feat. Roberto Fonseca
8 – Moussoya w/ Brooklyn Youth Chorus
9 – Netara
10 – Yada
11 – Tolon feat. Yemi Alade
12 – Dambe
13 – Dakan
14 – Maya

Adami Awards

Adami has created La Nuit des artistes: four awards that combine artistic professions and disciplines to celebrate artists, their commitments, their careers and their diversity. Four prizes reflecting the diversity of performing artists, which is the strength of this profession. Singer and actress Fatoumata Diawara receives The Artist award (presented by Anne Bouvier).

NEW ALBUM · LONDON KO ·

Fatoumata Diawara’s new album will be available from 12 May. You can pre-order your copy here.

USA TOUR

Fatoumata Diawara announces North American tour in April. The artist will be performing in the United States and Canada.

Fatoumata Diawara awarded at the Celebrities Day

On Sunday 26 February, film professionals were in the limelight. The Celebrities Days were conceived and designed for FESPACO and aim to recognise the merit of the leading figures of African cinema.

Respectively special guest and guest of honour, the Honourable Aïchata Haïdara/Cissé and the musician and actress Fatoumata Diawara received trophies of honour and commitment from the hands of the Minister of Culture, Jean Emmanuel Ouédraogo and his Malian counterpart, Guindo Andogoly.

While Fatoumata Diawara expressed her gratitude to Cheick Oumar Sissoko and Dani Kouyaté for helping her get her foot in the door, the Honourable Aïchata Haïdara /Cissé called for the commitment of African women and the union of African filmmakers.

SOLD OUT at Festival Poupet

She is perhaps one of the most beautiful African voices. Fatoumata Diawara, who has already performed at the Poupet Festival with -M- in the Lamomali project, will perform under her own name this time. A spokesperson for a continent, proud of its heritage, the multi-faceted singer and guitarist thrives on encounters and cultural mixes. She will have no problem seducing the audience in Vendée with her voice and her universe. More info here.

Fatoumata Diawara live at AB in Brussels

She is one of the greatest voices in modern Africa. Fatoumata Diawara will be in concert at the Ancienne Belgique on May 31 at 8:00 p.m. Malian singer, actress and songwriter, Fatoumata Diawara fuses jazz and funk with playful folk, never straying from her Malian roots, evoking themes of respect, love, exile and peace.

UNCUT – 2023 Album Previews

Join us for Uncut’s essential guide to many of 2023’s key albums. Brace yourselves for news of The Cure, Fatoumata Diawara, Blondie, The Rolling Stones and more.

BBC Radio 6 Music

Fatoumata Diawara has been added to the BBC Radio 6 Music playlist! Listen on BBC Sounds across the week to hear #Nsera feat Damon Albarn

Fatoumata Diawara & Damon Albarn : Nsera

France Inter reviews Fatoumata’s new single along with Damon Albarn.

Object of Sound – Fatoumata Diawara

In Mali, where Fatoumata Diawara was raised, it is common for women to sing, but much rarer for women to play an instrument. As a result, Fatoumata—who is one of the first, if not the first woman guitarist in all of Mali—has developed a self-taught, intuitive guitar playing style that is entirely her own. “This way of playing, it’s me,” says Fatoumata. “It represents my fight as a musician, as an African, and as a lady on stage.” In this episode of Object of Sound, Fatoumata talks to Hanif about how she discovered her calling as a musician, and the exciting ways that she is fusing the traditional music of her homeland with Western influences on her third studio album, out next year. Hanif closes the episode with a selection of blues and folk music from Mali. For the playlist of songs curated for this episode, head over to radio.sonos.com.

Fatoumata Diawara visits TV5 Monde

She is one of the greatest voices in Africa. Malian singer, songwriter and composer Fatoumata Diawara is previewing her song “Nsera”, ahead of the release of her new album in spring 2023. Check full interview here.

African Entertainment Awards, USA

Fatoumata Diawara has been nominated for the Africa Entertainment Awards (AEAUSA) 2022 edition where she will be locking horns with global stars.

Fatoumata Diawara releases new clip

Malian singer, Fatoumata Diawara, releases a new videoclip from her latest album Fenfo. In the song Takamba, she takes up the words of friends who have been beaten and humiliated by their husbands. This is the very last clip from her former project as the artist is currently finishing her new videoclip that will be released in 2022.

BeBop Festival : Discover the complete program.

This year’s BeBop festival will take place from 2 to 5 November 2022, with three highlights: the opening at the Palais des Congrès, the Bebop Tour in Sarthe and the finale at the Centre des Expositions. The eclectic line-up is very feminine and mixed.  It starts with the great Malian singer Fatoumata Diawara, at the Palais des Congrès, on Wednesday 2 November (from €28.99). Read more ouest-france.fr.

Fatoumata Diawara joins Gorillaz’s USA Tour

English virtual band Gorillaz have announced a 2022 North American fall tour. Support will come from EARTHGANG and Jungle and abetted by a varying cast of guest performers such as Fatoumata Diawara in select cities. Grab yout ticket here.

Fatoumata Diawara in concert in Paris

In just a few years, Fatoumata Diawara has become a household name. Recognised as one of the most beautiful voices of modern Africa, the artist has multiplied her collaborations with figures such as Gorillaz, Disclosure, -M-, etc. She synthesises both her ancestral traditions and her future, fuelled by crossbreeding and encounters. She feeds her music with Western sounds and integrates Africa in her vision of the West. Fatoumata is now the muse of an entire continent! In a special concert at the Salle Pleyel on 24 May 2023. Grab yout tickets here

Good vibes for Esperanzah’s 20th anniversary!

For four days, the Abbey of Floreffe vibrated to the joyful and committed rhythms of Esperanzah! which celebrated its 20th anniversary this year in a beautiful edition. On Sunday, we were also delighted to see Queen Fatoumata Diawara, who came to Floreffe in 2017. An incredible voice, a crazy energy, sublime music: all the ingredients were present to make this concert a must-see. Source metrotime.be

WOMAD 2022

The first night’s headliner was Fatoumata Diawara, last seen here with Lamomali, a west African group convened by French musician -M-. Between the sunny solo acoustic work of her debut and the desert blues of her recent soundtrack for Google Arts and Culture celebrating the heritage of Timbuktu, she has a weakness for relentless loud funk, and this was on display. But her set came to life with “Negue Negue”, Afrobeat with guitars like rasping wood; a run through Nina Simone’s “Sinnerman”; and an epic recreation of her breezy early calling card “Sowa” as hard rock.  Read full article on ft.com

Musicalarue: Fatoumata Diawara, the grace and voice of griots

On Saturday 29 July, the Malian singer Fatoumata Diawara conquered the audience of the Musicalarue festival with her stunning voice and energy. Read more Sudouest.fr

Paléo Festival

The festival-goers once again flocked to the Plaine de l’Asse for the second day of the Paléo. Sting, Metronomy, Fatoumata Diawara, but also the heat and the jubilation. Fatoumata Diawara from Mali opened the festivities on the main stage.

Fatoumata Diawara at Les Vieilles Charrues: an African whirlwind

The Malian singer Fatoumata Diawara opened the ball of this second day of the Vieilles Charrues festival, this Friday 15 July, on the Glenmor stage. “Music keeps us alive. It’s our hospital in Africa,” she shouted to the crowd at the start of her concert. Fatoumata Diawara is clearly in good health. She even has a lot of energy. Communicative. Radiant, the singer makes the voice of Africa resound in Carhaix. This is appropriate, given the temperatures. Even if it is not yet as hot in Poher as in Bamako. Read more on letelegramme.fr

Sowa Live at North Sea Jazz Festival

You can now relive Fatoumata Diawara‘s energetic live performance at the North Sea Jazz Festival on her Youtube channel.

Fatoumata Diawara feat Yael Naim at Roskilde

Tall and sculptural, Fatoumata Diawara is a majestic presence on a live stage. Equipped with the guitar and her voice and joined by a well-playing band, her songs are given beautiful shine live. Just have a look at a clip from her show at Roskilde 2019. The Malian singer is joined on stage by Yael Naim

Festival de Nîmes

Fatoumata Diawara will perform tonight at the Festival de Nîmes as the opening act for teh British band Gorillaz.

Tour 2022-2023

Discover Fatoumata Diawara concert dates with her 2022-2023 tour schedule. These cities will soon welcome Fatoumata Diawara in concert: Mirámas, Chambery, Creil, Málaga, Carhaix, Ostrava, Nice, Le Mans….

Clip: Negue Negue

Fatoumata Diawara shared a new videoclip form her latest album Fenfo. A vibrant note with “Negue Negue,” an uptempo Afrobeat jam with rambunctious rhythm and spirit. Watch now.

TFSS : Renouveau FM/TV

It was the recording of the show La télé fait son show TFSS on Renouveau FM/TV in Bamako! See you on Saturday 28 May 2022 from 10pm for the broadcast of the show #TFSS on Renouveau TV and on YouTube!

Fatoumata Diawara on tour with Gorillaz

Fatoumata Diawara is back on tour and this year she will be present at the concerts of the legendary English band Gorillaz. The artist will be part of the select group of artists invited to tour with the group throughout Europe and the United States this summer. She will be joining the group at We Love Green (Paris), Primavera Sound (Barcelona), Jazz a Vienne,Werchter Boutique, Down the Rabbit Hole, Arena di Verona.

Carte blanche : Fatoumata Diawara

With the shamanic charisma, good humour and contagious joy that characterise her, Fatoumata Diawara surrounds herself with exceptional artists and initiates unexpected encounters during this exclusive show specially created for France Télévisions. Yemi Alade, Arthur H, Roberto Fonseca, Amadou & Mariam and Barbara Pravi share the stage of the Hermitage with this great voice of Africa that crosses borders. For this carte blanche, Fatoumata Diawara has specially composed two tracks: “Tama”, which she performs as a duet with Barbara Pravi, and “Donke” with Yemi Alade. The latter’s appearance is an event: an international star from the Nigerian scene, she notably distinguished herself with Beyoncé for her performance on the track “Don’t Jealous me”. Read more france.tv

Libération Portrait: Fatoumata Diawara

The daring Malian artist, on the bill for an anti-colonialist opera about the theft of the Boli, a sacred object, sings to exorcise the demons of the past. Read more libertation.fr

Yakandi

“This project means a lot to me. To be involved in the protection of the Timbuktu Manuscripts is a huge honour. Conditions for men and women in Mali are very different and for a woman to be involved in this cultural preservation is very important. It is unbelievable to be part of it and it feels like a dream. I’m so proud and so happy. I’m very in touch with my ancestral past. Many of the visuals and ideas I use come to me in my dreams, dreams about my ancestors. To be given a chance to help protect our ancestral and cultural legacy is so special to me.” You can hear the first track, “Yakandi“, here.

Fatoumata Diawara announces new album, Maliba

Fatoumata Diawara has announced details of a new album, Maliba. The record is a collaboration with the Google Arts & Culture platform and will be available digitally only on March 11.

The seven new songs on Maliba form the soundtrack to a special online presentation of the Timbuktu Manuscripts. This collection was imperilled when members of the militant Islamist group Ansar Dine seized Timbuktu in 2012 and began destroying many historic artefacts. Maliba tells the story of their preservation.

Le Vol du Boli

The Théâtre du Châtelet presents the opera “Le Vol du Boli”, a show created by Damon Albarn and Abderrahmane Sissako, with Fatoumata Diawara, from 15 April to 8 May 2022. More than a musical show, it is a modern opera, a musical journey between Africa and Europe. More info on chatelet.com

Live at Jazz à la Villette

Don’t miss Fatoumata Diawara‘s live concert at Jazz À la Villette festival on Sunday 27 March 2022 on Qwest TV.

Carnegie Hall : Sold Out!

Fatoumata Diawara, the incendiary Malian vocalist, guitarist and songwriter, headlined a sold out bill in Zankel Hall that also featured Chimurenga Renaissance. Diawara and her five-piece band administered energy to the room as an undiluted concentrate, playing distorted, tension-ratcheting desert blues and dance music from the West African coast.

Her songs are mostly in Bambara, which she sings over tightly riveted rhythms drawn from the Wassoulou region of Mali or the highlife tradition of Ghana. She, too, insisted on the right to remain partly unknown. “Many people told me, ‘Why don’t you sing in English?’” she mused between songs. “I don’t need to sing in English to connect with you guys!” A roar rose up to agree, but the point was already proved. Continue reading New York Times.

Fatoumata Diawara – Tiny Desk

Fatoumata Diawara is a true multi-hyphenate – an esteemed Malian singer, songwriter and actress who left her home country at 19 to pursue her artistry in France. By way of Como, Italy, she delivers a riveting performance alongside her bandmates, many of whom have toured with her since 2018. The guitarist and keyboardist here – Yacouba Kone and Arecio Smith – both contributed to her Grammy-nominated album, Fenfo. Rich, textured guitars complement her native Bambara vocals and bring a contemporary feel to her traditional Malian sound. These renditions are sonically disparate from her album versions. On “Kanou Dan Yen,” Fatoumata’s captivating and calming aura is as contagious as her electric smile. “Nterini” is a touching ode to her lover about how distance creates enormous heartache. Fatoumata ends her set on a vibrant note with “Negue Negue,” an uptempo Afrobeat jam with rambunctious rhythm and spirit. You can watch her full performance here.

Check out the new tour dates

Check out the new dates of Fatoumata Diawara’s Fenfo tour! Check out the nearest show and grab your ticket now.

Love Record Stores in the UK

Celebrate the Love Record Stores and the limited coloured vinyl edition of Fatoumata Diawara’s first album ‘Fatou’. Available to buy 4th September exclusively to UK indie stores! https://loverecordstores.com/4-sept-records

Fatoumata Diawara – BBC The Arts Hour

BBC radio program The Arts Hour had the chance to talk with some of the global artists taking part of the new edition at the Edinburgh International Festival. To the Malian actress, singer, composer and a musician who loves to collaborate. She’s worked with virtual pop group Gorillaz, Roberto Fonseca or Herbie Hancock. The arts Hour journalist called out with the singer and asked her all the details of her most expected performance at the Festival.

Fête de l’Huma 2021 in La Courneuve: IAM, Fatoumata Diawara, Suzane… discover the lineup

After being cancelled in 2020 because of the health crisis, the Fête de l’Huma is back. Held every year by French newspaper L’Humanité the Fête de l’Huma will not return to the Parc Départemental George-Valbon in La Courneuve on Friday September 10, Saturday 11 and Sunday 12, 2021. A new weekend filled with concerts, of course with Tryo, Boulevard des Airs and IAM, Alain Souchon, Suzane, Fatoumata Diawara, Dionysos, as well as Louis Chedid.

Each year, up to half a million festivalgoers are counted. This event has been happening since 1930 on the initiative of the French Communist Party media outlet. Yes, I am talking about the famous Fête de l’Humanité, also known as Fête de l’Huma!

Gorillaz brought out Robert Smith, Fatoumata Diawara and more @ O2 Arena

Gorillaz made their return to live music on Tuesday night (8/10), the first of two big London shows at O2 Arena. Tuesday’s show was a free show for NHS workers and their families, as a thank you for all they’ve done through the pandemic. Damon Albarn and crew pulled out all the stops and hit up all their contacts for what was an especially guest-filled evening.

The Cure’s Robert Smith was on hand to sing “Strange Timez,” Peter Hook of New Order and Joy Division brought his distinctive bass stylings to “Aries,” Fatoumata Diawara was there to sing on “Désolé,” Shaun Ryder of Happy Mondays and Black Grape came out with Rowetta for “DARE,” Little Simz was on hand for “Garage Palace,” and they brought out slowthai and Slaves for “Momentary Bliss.” Read full at Brooklynvegan.com

Watch now Kokoro

With a video clip recently shot in Mali, Fatoumata Diawara has decided to  return to her roots with the song “Kokoro” (which means Ancestral Patrimony), to address her brothers and sisters in Africa in an appeal: “Let’s not abandon our traditions/We must receive them as a wonder. A way of returning to the forefront of the scene with more than 40 dates in the four corners of Europe!

Qwest TV Guest Curator: Fatoumata Diawara

Qwest TV is honored to present Fatoumata Diawara as its latest Guest Curator. Her selection reflects the richness and breadth of her own soundscape, featuring her compatriots, the great Cheik Tidiane Seck, the legendary Nahawa Doumbia, Ali Farka Touré and Bassekou Kouyaté alongside the Cuban musician Roberto Fonseca, the blues legends Jimmy Witherspoon and Chuck Berry and another of her collaborators, the timeless Dee Dee Bridgewater.

Platine Africa – TV5MONDE

Fatoumata Diawara participates in the celebration of the Fête de la Musique on 21 June with a very special performance at the new edition of Platine Africa – TV5MONDE. You can watch the episode here.

Fatoumata Diawara is back!

In a few days the singer and songwriter Fatoumata Diawara returns to the stage after 14 months of forced hiatus. With a extense European tour with more than 30 concerts confirmed and many still to be announced. Click on this link to see the date closest to you.

Ambè

The Malian singer Fatoumata Diawara, who lives between her native country and Italy, has concocted a video that is full of joy, benevolence and solidarity alongside the Americans Dianne Reeves, China Moses, Somi and Terri Lyne Carrington, as well as Benin’s Angelique Kidjo, Cape Verde’s Mayra Andrade, Mali’s Inna Modja and South Africa’s Thandiswa Mazwai. It marks an international line-up that proves a tantalising prospect for many kinds of music fans.

Some of these women are also known for their campaigns against sexism. This project manifests the power of sisterhood. The message of the single is summed up in the words of Dianne Reeves: “Humanity is a blessing from the Almighty, created in all colors and ethnicities. We are all one. I sing for my sisters, I sing for my brothers.”

In the minimalist visual, which is composed of small boxes where different singers appear, they sing and dance in their own style and in different languages. The project perfectly illustrates the infinite plurality of contemporary African musical cultures.

Live from Bamako

Fatoumata Diawara will be performing live from her homeland Bamako. Hit the reminder button on Youtube and don’t miss her performance.

The Global Just Recovery Gathering

People around the world are coming together to collectively reimagine our future.  Now is the time for the climate movement to reconnect! The Global Just Recovery Gathering is a three-day online event featuring interactive workshops, cultural sessions, and hands-on trainings. Build your skills, strengthen relationships, and hear from a powerful line-up of climate leaders, artists, and musicians in every corner of the world. Future is now !

Manitoumani Remix is out now

Matthieu Chedid -M- has just release Manitoumani Remix to celebrate the 4th year anniversary of one of his most famous music projects Lamomali with guest appearances: Fatoumata Diawara & Toumani Diabaté among many other artists. Wacth the new videoclip on Youtube.

deezer sessions

Fatoumata Diawara recorded a very special session for Deezer to celebrate Black History Month. Singing her song “Negue Negue” and a stripped-back version of Ben E. King’s “Stand By Me”. Stream Fatoumata Diawara’s full session on Deezer.

Africa 2020: L’Afrique à chanter

Radio France and the Ministry of National Education, Youth and Sports celebrate African contemporaneity and diversity, by associating six artists, performers or composers to the project “L’Afrique à chanter”. Figures of modern Africa were invited to join the project with new creations or arranged for the Africa2020 Season. Fatoumata Diawara composed two new songs for “L’Afrique à chanter”, to be learned with tutorials, lyrics, music sheets taht you can find here: Sako and Fatimata.

Best Female Artist: African Talent Awards

The curtains fell on the 2020 edition of the African Talent Awards. Among the winners of the 4th edition of the African Talent Awards are 3 Malian artists: Fatoumata Diawara, Oumou Sangaré and Iba One. These names were announced on the evening of Saturday 26th December. Fatoumata Diawara won the Best Female Artist Award.

Damon Albarn & Fatoumata Diawara

Back in October 2020, Damon Albarn and Fatoumata Diawara presented “Le Vol du Boli” at Théâtre du Châtelet. Today, the artists are taking part of Chatelet’s series #ChateletSurLeToit with the videoclip “L’apaisement“. “Le Vol du Boli” will be back on stage for the 2021-2022 season.

African Talent Awards

It’s the return of the African Talent Awards. The organization announced the nominees for its  ceremony, including Malian singer Fatoumata Diawara in the category of Best Female Artist. The gala will be held in Abidjan on Dec 26th. Congratulations to all nominees!

6 à la Maison

Fatoumata Diawara was invited to perform at the TV show “6 à la maison” on France 2. She presented the song Kaola, as part of Le Vol du Boli show. The opera will be broadcasted on December 11 on France 5 at 20:50.

Just Announced: Song Machine Live!

Beaming into your screens on 12th and 13th December, LIVENow will bring Gorillaz ‘SONG MACHINE’ live to audiences around the world. The virtual quartet will integrate cutting-edge effects from trusted co-creator and designer extraordinaire Jamie Hewlett, to three electrifying audio-visual live performances, simulcast across three different time zones. The band has just announced that Fatoumata Diawara is one of the guests that will take part of this unique event.

Le Vol du Boli on France 5

Tour 2021!

Fatoumata Diawara has just announced the first dates of her 2021 world tour! Stay tuned as she will be announcing plenty of more in the following weeks!

New remix out now!

British musician, songwriter, and DJ Joe Goddard brings his ENERGY to Disclosure’s song Douha (Mali Mali) feat Fatoumata Diawara for a remix out everywhere now. Listen, share and enjoy!

Live @L’Express Bologna

Statuesque, superb, elegant, Fatoumata Diawara reinvents the fast rhythms and blues melodies of Wassoulou with her guitar, and places this heritage in a new era by affirming a decidedly African perspective to the concept of singer-songwriter. She will be performing an exclusive solo show at Teatro Manzoni in Bologna next October 23 at 8pm. You can grab your ticket on DICE.fm.

Fatoumata brings Africa to París

In a few years, Fatoumata Diawara has become one of the most emblematic voices of Africa. Singer, but also actress, the Malian artist carries the colors and values of the continent to the world. She is back in “Le vol du Boli” at the Théâtre du Châtelet, in Paris. A modern opera and a musical journey between Africa and Europe. For this new show, she is surrounded by long-time accomplices: Damon Albarn, ex-leader of Blur and founder of the Gorillaz group, but also the Mauritanian director Abderrahmane Sissako. À l’affiche France24 interviews the singer, watch the full episode here.

Fatoumata Diawara & Abderrahmane Sissako on RFI

Fatoumata Diawara and film director Abderrahmane Sissako were invited to talk about the imminent premiere of the opera Le Vol du Boli at Théâtre du Chatelet (Oct 6,7 and 8) in Paris. Learn more about this project and listen the full interview here.

Saint-Denis Festival

Fatoumata Diawara and Yael Naim are the special guests of Faada Freddy’s unique performance at the Saint-Denis Festival. A very special evening with lots of surprises and first ever duets. Learn more here.

Damon Albarn & Fatoumata Diawara at Popopop

Antoine de Caunes and Charline Roux interview Damon Albarn and Fatoumata Diawara at Popopop radioshow at France Inter to talk about the two projects the duo have recently collaborated. From one side the most anticipated album release from Gorillaz Song Machine, season one : strange timez, that counts with Fatoumata Diawara on the track “Désolé” and that will be out on Oct, 23rd. The two artists have also worked on the opera Le Vol du Boli, that will premier next Oct 6th at Théâtre du Chatelet.

First images of Le Vol du Boli

Discover now the very first images of teh opera Vol du Boli, created by Damon Albarn and Abderrahmane Sissako with special guest Fatoumata Diawara!  7-8-9 october at Théâtre du Chatelet  http://bit.ly/LeVolDuBoli

Song Machine Family Season One ✨STRANGE TIMEZ✨

Fatoumata Diawara is proud to share Gorillaz’ upcoming release Song Machine Family Season One ✨STRANGE TIMEZ✨ on October 23. She is part bof this amazing project, Diawara and Damon Albarn share vocal duties on the track “Désolé” released on Feb, 2020.

Europe 1 full of surprises!

Fatoumata Diawara visited the radio studio Europe 1 to talk abuot her forthocoming show at Jazz a la Villete on 12 of September. Watch now an unexpected portrait with full of details that you didn’t know about her!

Fatoumata Diawara live at C à Vous

Fatoumata Diawara was invited to join the table at French TV program C à Vous last Friday. She performed a very unique rendition of her classic Fenfo.

New Lyric Video Out!

An epic musical in Paris

Two passionate creators, Abderrahmane Sissako and Damon Albarn, are at the origin of this somewhat peculiar project: tell a story on the Thèâtre du Châtelet stage, spanning centuries and crossing borders, of a Boli, an animist fetish originating in Mali, West Africa. This musical epic transports us from Africa to Europe, from the 12^thcentury to the present day, confronts without anger and with passion the tumultuous story of a meeting of two continents that ignored each other for too long. Le Vol du Boli thus depicts African history, from the Mandinka Empire and colonisation, to this date and counts with the participation of Fatoumata Diawara in the role of Queen Mother Sogolon. Show will run from October 2nd to October 18th in Paris.

DR Big Band presents…

The DR Big Band has invited Fatoumata Diawara to join them on a very special event. Experience one of world music’s strongest voices on an international level when Fatoumata Diawara takes over the Concert Hall with the DR Big Band. The Grammy- and Oscar-nominated Malian singer is known for her strong stage performance, and on the occasion of her visit, the DR Big Band is reinforced with i.a. kora and extra afro-percussion. Learn more here.

Royal Albert Home Sessions

Royal Albert Home brings exclusive sessions from artists’ homes to yours whilst the Hall is shut. Fatoumata Diawara will deliver an exclusive performance next August 23rd. You can watch, share and learn more here.

Live in Paris!

In less than ten years, Malian singer-songwriter Fatoumata Diawara has become one of the leading voices in modern Africa, moreover known for her communicative energy and radiant presence on stage.She will be performing at Jazz a la Villete next September 13th. Get your tickets here.

Listen Now: Douha (Mali Mali)

Disclosure launched their third album ‘ENERGY’ with amazing collaborations such as Eric Thomas, and a second single ‘My High’ featuring Aminé and Northampton’s finest, slowthai. 

In keeping with their international collaborators and enlisting the vocal talents of Mali’s Fatoumata Diawara for a second time (Disclosure worked with Fatoumata on their 2018, Grammy nominated single ‘Ultimatum’), the third taste of the new album is ‘Douha (Mali Mali)’ in which she sings in celebration of her birthplace and urges all Malians to be proud of their country. The brothers first teased the track during their April  Boiler Room session live from isolation and fans have been asking for it ever since.

A sonic exploration of impressive proportions, ‘Douha (Mali Mali)’ transports you from the now imagined dancefloor of collective memory, over continents to distant lands to languish in ecstatic escape from the very real dire straits around us.

Locus Festival Limited Edition

As promised and despite everything, also in 2020 Locorotondo will have the Locus Festival, though in a Limited Edition version. Already from the first news, it is clear how this year’s limits will become merits, for a festival that has never given up on quality for quantity. All in the welcoming framework of the Itria Valley, the heart of Puglia. Another great friend of Locus, the brilliant American bassist and composer MICHAEL LEAGUE, leader of the formidable SNARKY PUPPY, will be in Locorotondo in duo with pianist BILL LAURANCE and Malian singer FATOUMATA DIAWARA. A truly precious and engaging experience for all live music lovers.

Now or Never

Kora matesr Seckpu Keita releases a new Covid song “Now or Never” with the help of some great names including Alex Stalwarts, Fatoumata Diawara and NM Seymali and many others. All proceeds will go to CICR Mali (Red Cross). Check now and spread the message!

#StrongerTogether

Le Cri du Silence is a song lead by Senegalaise diva Coumba Gawlo that put together eleven African artists to raise women empowerment awareness in Africa. Watch now and support the cause!

Sunny !

Fatoumata Diawara was in charge of opening the second edition of France 2 TV show Grand Echiquier. Along with trumpeter player Lucienne Renaudin-Vary, Malian singer performed the track Sunny. You can watch again here.

TV Show Grand Échiquier is back!

Fatoumata Diawara is one of the guests invited to the new edition of Grand Échiquier at France 2 along with Emmanuelle Béart, Grand Corps Malade and many others. TV show will be broadcast live on Thursday July 2nd and 9pm on France 2.

Rootstock Online Festival

ROOTSTOCK will go online for 48 hours of non-stop music on July 11 & 12. Watch and listen Fatoumata Diawara perform alongside each other in this first ever global broadcast. Her show is scheduled on July 12th at 8pm. Don’t miss this great event, follow all exclusive content here.

Tour announcement

After the restrictions decided in many countries to fight against the spread of the COVID-19 virus, all concerts in April and May will be postponed. I’ll give you more information soon! 🙏🏿💚💛♥️

Gorillaz Désolé feat Fatoumata Diawara

Out now Song Machine | ‘Désolé’ ft. Fatoumata Diawara

JUST ANNOUNCED!

Fatoumata Diawara be playing at WOMAD Festival this year! Grab your tickets now!

COMING UP

Coming up on Song Machine ✨Gorillaz ✨
p.s gorill.az/songmachine

Own your voice!

Happy International Women’s Day 💜Listen, play and share 🎧 http://bit.ly/Fatoumata_Deezer

Live from New Sounds

Paris-based singer-songwriter, guitarist, and actor Fatoumata Diawara writes songs that respect her traditional Malian heritage with modern flair. She shares her musical adventures, in-studio. Watch her live performance at New Sounds.

NORTH AMERICAN TOUR

See you soon in New York, Philadelphia, Boston, Montreal, Chicago, Cleveland, Grand Rapids, Markham! Learn more here.

Live from the Roundhouse

Fatoumata Diawara knows how to please: with a winning and innocent smile, she wins the audience over in a matter of seconds. Watch her London’s performance, with a very special guest live on her Facebook page.

The music to listen out for in 2020

Fatoumata Diawara’s music is featured in The Guardian music to listen out for in 2020! 🔥

UK TOUR

Manchester and Bristol that are 𝐒𝐎𝐋𝐃 𝐎𝐔𝐓 💥💥💥! Grab your ticket for London, Glasgow, Kendal, Brighton, Liverpool and Nottingham!

Open Future Live Streaming

The final night “Open Future, Together!” continues between music and lights. Watch the concert on lifestream! #openfuture

The great party at Le Trianon

Fatoumata Diawara delivered an amazing live performance in Paris at Le Trianon. You can watch now the full concert on France.tv.

COLORS: Nterini

Fatoumata Diawara released a new video with a very special message: “Thanks to Colors team for the invitation to perform at their studio in Berlin. Here’s a live version of Nterini that I hope you enjoy. Tap the link to see the full video on YouTube! “

COLORS interview

Colors studio presents Fatoumata Diawara.

New tour dates in Italy

Grab your tickets for Fenfo tour in Italy. Save the dates:

24.11 REf19 ~ Fatoumata Diawara ~ Live
26.11 Fatoumata Diawara / Magazzini Generali / Milano
28.11 Fatoumata Diawara 28/11 @Musica dei Popoli 2019-Firenze

Live Performance at Propaganda Live

Fatoumata Diawara recently visited L7 studios in Italy to perform at Propaganda Live ahead her Italian tour. Watch now her live session on Youtube.

Embrace the unknown

Dutch fest Le Guess Who? embraced diversity and the unknown. Paris-based Malian singer Fatoumata Diawara, one of six acts who helped curate the lineup, spoke about her pride for Africa and addressed the current global political climate, telling the crowd, “Our diversity must be our strength.”

Divas Magazine

Fatoumata Diawara is teh frontcover of the latest edition of French mag Divas Magazine.

Fatoumata Diawara Does The Avalon Stage Proud

Beaming from ear-to-ear, Fatoumata stepped onto the scene with an air of grace about her that lifted the performance throughout. Waxing lyrical about doing away with the stereotype of Africa “as a place of war and not a place of good food and beautiful people,” the talented Diawara then unleashed the quintessentially Malian “Timbuktu Fasso,” a track that usually has a mellow demeanour to it. This version got a rock styling, however, as an epic guitar solo brought it to a climax at the end.

Watch Kirikou et Karaba la sorcière

You can watch now the Theatre show Kirikou et Karaba la sorcière with Fatoumata Diawara performing Karaba’s role.

Live from Glastonbury

Fatoumata Diawara is a Malian singer-songwriter and multiple Grammy Award nominee currently living in France. She received two nominations at the 61st Annual Grammy Awards for Best World Music Album for her album Fenfo and Best Dance Recording for Ultimatum featuring the English band Disclosure. Watch her live performance at Glastonbury 2019!

Let the spirit fly like a bird

“You have this animal side that you should not be afraid of showing. You must be yourself… Let it go! Let the spirit fly like a bird!” . Watch her Womadelaide interview here.

Fatoumata joins Angelique Kidjo on ARTE

Angelique Kidjo has invited Tony Allen, Fatoumata Diawara and Yael Naim to join her very special TV show Les Concerts Volants on ARTE tv.

New Track : Cameroon

You can hear now on Spotify Fatoumata’s latest collab with German artist Bonaparte. Enjoy it!

Fenfo arrives in Madrid (Spain)

Malian singer will be performing for the first time her latest release “Fenfo” in Madrid. It will be next 25th June at Fernán Gómez Centro Cultural de la Villa – FG.CCV. Don’t miss the chance to see the great live performance of one of the greatest African singers of the moment.

Surprise!

Fatoumata Diawara announces a very special guest appearance of her dear friend Ayo on her Olympia show in Paris. Last tickets available here.

A new African view

Fatoumata Diawara was invited to ARTE tv show 28 minutes to talk about her latest release Fenfo.

Here we go! Fenfo tour is here!

We are super excited to announce new dates of the Fenfo Tour 2019!

Female voice(s)

She is considered one of the best known artists on the African scene, along with Angélique Kidjo, Oumou Sangaré or Myriam Makeba. Malian by origin, this accomplished musician is a committed artist who makes herself the voice of those who, precisely, do not have one. Check out the full interview with Tv5 Monde.

Il viaggio di Yao premieres in Italie

A France-born actor of Senegalese heritage makes his first trip to his “homeland” on a book promotion tour, and ends up taking a dusty road trip over two or three days with a self-assured young admirer in Yao. Il vaiggio di Yao premieres this April 4th in Italy.

My first time with… Le bonbon

Fatoumata Diawara talks about her “first time” with Le Bonbon. Watch now here.

Fenfo Tour arrives to the US and Canada

Modern African Singer Fatoumata Diawara plays her first-ever Fenfo US tour Next Week. Fenfo Tour is here! Check your nearest date and grab your tickets:
20/03 Kay Meek Arts Centre (CA)
21/03 Neptune Theatre – Seattle (US)
22/03 Star Theatre – Portland (US)
23/03 The Theatre at Ace Hotel – Los Angeles (US)
24/03 Herbst Theatre – San Francisco (US)
26/03 Motorco – Durham (US)
28/03 Savannah Music Festival – Georgia (US)
30/03 (le) poisson rouge – New York (US)
31/03 Highland Center for the Arts – Greensboro (US)
02/04 Nuits d’Afrique – Montreal (CA)
03/04 Palais Montcalm – Quebec (CA)
04/04 Sony Centre for the Performing Arts – Toronto (CA)
05/04 City Winery Boston – Boston (US)
06/04 North Beach Bandshell – Miami (US)

Just announced new tour dates!

Fatoumata Diawara announces new dates of her worlwide “Fenfo Tour 2019”. Order tickets for upcoming concerts near you here.

International Women’s Day 2019

Fatoumata Diawara teams up with #monindentitenoire to celebrates the International Women’s Day 2019. On her own words, Fatoumata wants an end to the violence, and calls for greater rights and emancipation of women. She wants to use the power of music to bring an end to the conflict, and to help women all across Mali

See you at Olympia Paris

Malian singer will premier her latest release “Fenfo” in Paris. See you next May 10th at Olympia.

The Fatou Inspirations

Fatoumata Diawara teams up with TIDAL and shares a great playlist of her fav tracks. Songs that inspired her latest release “Fenfo”. Click here and enjoy some great music.

Fatoumata Diawara live at the Grammys®

Fatoumata Diawara shares the sounds of Mali, where ‘music is everywhere’. Watch Diawara’s rendition of “Negue Negue” from her Grammy-nominated album “Fenfo,” that instantly swept up the audience into her brand of Malian music, a soulful blend of Wassoulou folk music and spiritually infused Afropop.

20 greatest artists Songlines

Fatoumata Diawara is included on Songlines 20 greatest artists of the Year!

Fenfo 2019 tour is here!

Fatoumata Diawara is ready for her new “Fenfo” tour 2019. With more than 20 shows across the globe, Malian singer is ready to deliver an amazing live show performing the songs of her latest release “Fenfo”.

Freedom, sound and music

To have a voice means freedom. Fatoumata Diawara is new the guest invited at Basique.tv to talk about her new album “Fenfo”.

‘Yao’, starring Omar Sy and Fatoumata Diawara

Fatoumata Diawara along with French singer and musician M and Senegalese actor Omara Sy presented Philippe Godeau‘s new film «Yao» in Paris. Omar Sy plays a renowned French-Senegalese writer who returns to his native country, where he connects with a young boy who has travelled 300km alone from his village to the capital of Dakar to meet his literary hero. The pair embark on an adventure-filled journey of self-discovery across Senegal as Seydou accompanies the boy back home.

Victoires de la Musique Awards

Fatoumata Diawara’s latest release “Fenfo” is nominated on Victoires de la Musique 2019!

Travelling with Yao

Travel across Senegal with Omar Sy, Fatoumata Diawara and young YAO (Lionel Basse). Do you recognize the song? See you on the cinema this January 23rd!

The New York Times

Malian star Fatoumata Diawara has been included on the The New York Times Best Songs of 2018 list. The list includes 65 songs from various genres released in the course of the year. “One-off collaborations, movie soundtracks and internet upstarts provided some of the most exciting music this year,” reads the standfirst.

Fenfo – Best World Music Grammy nominee

Rising Malian singer and songwriter Fatoumata Diawara has been nominated for two Grammy™ Awards. Her critically acclaimed Fenfo in the Best World Music category and for her collaboration with UK based electronic music duo Disclosure on the song “Ultimatum” in the Best Dance Recording category.

The 61st Annual GRAMMY Awards®. Music’s Biggest Night® returns to Los Angeles’ STAPLES Center on Sunday, Feb. 10, 2019, and will broadcast live on the CBS Television Network at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT. Nominations for the 61st Annual GRAMMY Awards will be announced in all 84 categories on Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2018, and will honor the best in recordings released between Oct. 1, 2017, and Sept. 30, 2018.

Watch Nterini exclusive on France Inter

Fatoumata Diawara have shared a new song ‘Nterini’, first extract of Fenfo, her new record since 2011’s Fatou. It arrives May 25 . Watch on France Inter the video directed by the photographer and Ethiopian artist Aïda Muluneh.

FENFO

Fatoumata Diawara will release her new album ‘Fenfo’, which translates as ‘something to say’, through Wagram/Montuno on 25^th May. The follow-up to Diawara’s widely acclaimed debut ‘Fatou’, the album was co-produced by Diawara and Matthieu Chedid (better known by his stage name -M-) and recorded in Mali, Burkina Faso, Barcelona and Paris. Diawara, who will play a sold out date at London’s Jazz Café on 26^th March, will unveil ‘Nterini’ (which means ‘my love/confidant’), the first single to be taken from ‘Fenfo’ on 8^th March. The ‘Nterini’ video, directed by Ethiopian photographer and contemporary artist Aïda Muluneh, will appear on streaming services on 9^th March. As Fatoumata explains, ‘Nterini’ is a song about the heartache felt by two lovers separated by distance. My love and my confidant has gone far away and has not sent any news back to me. I love him despite everything and I miss him every day. I want to hear from my darling; otherwise I cannot sleep well at night.”

-M- & Fatoumata Diawara Live Q&A from Cully Jazz Festival

Get ready and ask your questions! -M- and Fatoumata Diawara will be chatting live from Facebook Couleur 3! Watch the full interview here.