Fatoumata Diawara

vocals, guitar · 1982 · Ouragahio

Singer and guitarist of Malian origin, born in Ivory Coast. She sings mostly in Bambara, between Wassoulou and Malian blues. Fatou (2011) brought her to attention; she collaborates with Roberto Fonseca, Disclosure, and Gorillaz.

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Styles

• Fusion, jazz-rock, jazz-funk

Landmark tracks

• Ultimatum (2018)

Cited in 3 radio episodes

• Oct 15, 2026: Fatoumata Diawara x Julie Saury (Made in China, TSF Jazz, in French)
• Oct 8, 2026: Fatoumata Diawara x Baptdisques (Made in China, TSF Jazz, in French)
• Oct 22, 2026: FATOUMATA DIAWARA X NIRINA RAKOTOMAVO (Made in China, TSF Jazz, in French)

Sources

• EN : Wikipedia, Fatoumata Diawara

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