Music
17 November 2022
Listen to Fatoumata Diawara's New Single 'Nsera' Featuring Damon Albarn
The celebrated Malian artist will release a fuller body of work in the Spring of 2023.
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Music
27 February 2020
The Gorillaz Enlist Fatoumata Diawara for New Track 'Désolé
A stunning collaboration that we didn't even know we needed.
Music
24 February 2020
This Is What Fatoumata Diawara's NYC Concert Looked Like
In photos: the Malian singer performed a stunning show at The Town Hall.
Music
03 December 2019
Watch Fatoumata Diawara's Stunning Performance on A COLORS SHOW
The renowned Malian singer performed her song 'Nterini' complete with an unforgettable guitar solo.
Music
04 February 2019
Seun Kuti & Fatoumata Diawara Will Perform Live at the Grammy Awards Premiere Ceremony
Catch them live this Sunday.
News
07 December 2018
Seun Kuti, Bombino, Fatoumata Diawara, Soweto Gospel Choir & More Earn 2019 Grammy Nominations
And, yes, they're still calling it "world" music.
Audio
13 June 2018
Fatoumata Diawara: "People Need an Example in Africa, Because Politicians Can't Be Our Example"
We sit down with the celebrated Malian singer to talk about her new album, Fenfo, as well as her hopes and fears about Africa's future.
Audio
18 May 2018
Check Out Disclosure's New Single 'Ultimatum' Featuring Fatoumata Diawara
This is a collaboration we didn't know we needed.
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31 January 2017
Fatoumata Diawara: "It's Up to Us to Bring Africa to the World"
In a new interview, Fatoumata Diawara discusses adapting Malian music for the Twitter generation and her upcoming album.
Arts + Culture
10 September 2016
TIFF 2016: The Ultimate Guide to African Movies at the Toronto International Film Festival
The Toronto International Film Festival has its eyes tuned to the Continent. Here's 20 African films and documentaries to watch out for at TIFF 2016.
Events
20 May 2015
Fatoumata Diawara Live In London With Roberto Fonseca
Malian songstress Fatoumata Diawara will be headlining a show at the Barbican Centre in London on May 30 with Roberto Fonseca
News
15 January 2015
Fatoumata Diawara & Oliver Mtukudzi Will Play At BRIC House In Brooklyn This Spring
This coming April Brooklyn arts center BRIC House will put on shows by Malian singer Fatoumata Diawara and Zimbabwe's Oliver Mtukudzi.
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