The EP is a forerunner to her album ‘Fatou’ which will be released on 19 September 2011 (29 September in France). The EP is a blend of Wassulu music, blues and folk music. It features 4 tracks and will be available digitally and on a limited number of CDs at Fatoumata Diawara’s live performances.
Born in Ivory Coast, raised in Mali, now based in Paris, and still only 29, Fatou has had a life covering a whole gamut of contemporary African experience: fighting parental opposition to her artistic ambitions and the cultural prejudice faced by women throughout Africa, winning success as an actress in film and theatre, before finding her feet in the medium she was always destined to make her own: music.
Next shows:
Jun 18
Africa Oyé
Liverpool, UK
Jun 27
Royal Albert Hall
London, UK
Jul 15
Cabaret Sauvage
Paris, France
Buy Kanou in North America
By Kanou in Europe
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.
