Fatoumata Diawara – Fenfo (Shanachie, 2018)
Fenfo is the second solo album by Malian vocalist, songwriter, guitar player and actress Fatoumata Diawara. She is undoubtedly one of the greatest young singers in Mali and her vocal work throughout Fenfo is outstanding.
Musically, Fenfo is meant to appeal to a broader audience. There is a mixture of rootsy songs and pop. Although you can find some Malian percussion and a kamale kngoni on one track, most of the album features prominent electric guitars and some collaborations French cellist Vincent Segal.
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Author: Angel Romero
Angel Romero y Ruiz has dedicated his life to musical exploration. His efforts included the creation of two online portals, worldmusiccentral.org and musicasdelmundo.com. In addition, Angel is the co-founder of the Transglobal World Music Chart, a panel of world music DJs and writers that celebrates global sounds. Furthermore, he delved into the record business, producing world music studio albums and compilations. His works have appeared on Alula Records, Ellipsis Arts, Indígena Records and Music of the World.
