Thursday 8 October, 20:00

Fatoumata Diawara

Fatoumata Diawara blends traditional Malian Wassoulou music with contemporary electronic and pop textures on her new album Massa. Her intense voice and hypnotic energy carry songs that explore origins, national history and personal memory, addressing themes of family, motherhood and resilience while advocating for women’s rights and peace. The single Djanne fuses ancestral rhythms with modern production, and Diawara’s performance invites a vibrant, danceable journey that celebrates identity and remembrance.

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