Fatoumata Diawara : Fatou

Debut album from Malian musician Fatoumata Diawara. ‘Fatou’ is sung in the Malian language Wassoulou and explores themes of war, abandonment of children and female circumcision (Boloko) supported by contributions from West African virtuosi Tony Allen (drums) and Toumani Diabat (kora) as well as Led Zeppelin bassist John Paul Jones.

Track Listing:
1. Kanou – Fatoumata Diawara
2. Sowa – Fatoumata Diawara
3. Bakonoba – Fatoumata Diawara
4. Kl – Fatoumata Diawara
5. Makoun Oumou – Fatoumata Diawara
6. Sonkolon – Fatoumata Diawara
7. Alama – Fatoumata Diawara
8. Bissa – Fatoumata Diawara
9. Mousso – Fatoumata Diawara
10. Wilil – Fatoumata Diawara
11. Boloko – Fatoumata Diawara
12. Clandestin – Fatoumata Diawara

Year of Production: 2011