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Fatoumata Diawara, nominated for the top 20 best albums of the year at the KORA Awards

Fatoumata Diawara is nominated for the top 20 Album of the Year award at the KORA Awards, an institution dedicated to celebrating African artistic excellence.  Make sure to not miss out your occasion to vote for you favorite album!

Fatoumata Diwara's speech at the ceremony of the medal of "officer of the order and the arts of the letters" of France

At the ceremony to award the medal of “officier de l'ordre des Arts et des Lettres” from France the renowned artist Fatoumata Diawara, chose to pay a vibrant tribute to Alioune Ifra Ndiaye, an equally esteemed cultural operator. This moment was an opportunity for her to publicly recognize her elder and his significant contributions to the cultural sector.

Fatoumata Diawara - Netherlands tour dates

Fatoumata Diawara's tour dates in the Netherlands have finally been revealed. Don't miss any of her dates starting December 2024. 

Roberto Fonseca leads the new edition of the cycle 'Jazz by the sea' of l'Escala

“The Afro-Cuban composer Roberto Fonseca arrives this Friday at the Jazz by the Sea festival in l'Escala to inaugurate the series of concerts that will take place in the coastal town of the Costa Brava until October. Also performing will be the group Kuma and Adrian Cunningham in trio. The concert series will continue until October, with top international artists such as Giulia Valle, Endea Owens and Gorka Benítez performing on weekends at the Ultramar."

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“Blues” - Fatoumata Diawara ft. Roberto Fonseca OUT NOW!

A tribute to family, friends and fans all over the world. Fatoumata calls on the djinn spirits, protectors of our family, community and country to thank them for their protection.

AMADOU & MARIAM - "Mogolu" New single - Now available

Mogolu – first single off their album “La Vie Est Belle”, featuring essential songs as well as previously unreleased material. Slated for release this fall.

Following a long string of international collaborations (including Folamour, Francis Mercier, Blond:Ish, Sofi Tukker, Christophe Maé, Tiken Jah Fakoly, Vieux Farka Touré…), the world’s most famous Malian couple are back with a new single, “Mogolu”.

At 60 years of age and with a career spanning almost 50 years, Amadou & Mariam have established themselves as the ultimate ambassadors of Afro pop. And here they are again with new single “Mogolu”, as always a breath of fresh air thanks to their trademark joyful creativity.

A mixture of infectious danceable Afro-beat rhythms and hypnotic melodies, of tradition and modernity, of organic and electronic sounds, carried by Mariam’s heavenly vocals, “Mogolu” delightfully taps into everything that is magical and powerful about such irresistible hits as “Je Pense À Toi”, “Sabali”, “Mon Chéri” and “Bofou Safou”. Mogolu, which means ‘people’ in Bambara, is a celebration of human encounters, travels and diversity, echoing the duo’s long-standing commitment to peace, as well as a powerful invitation to dance. It is a guaranteed toe-tapper that will have people shaking wildly under the sun.

Mali: Amadou and Mariam, nearly 50 years of love and music

"In Bamako (Mali), a hymn to love, composed by singers Amadou and Mariam, is taken up from generation to generation. A couple for almost 50 years, they are nicknamed "the blind couple of Bamako" and live in a working-class district of the Malian capital. Their story began in 1975, at the Institute for Young Blind People in Bamako. Together, they shared their love of music. The institute's orchestra, where the duo was born, still exists today, bringing together blind musicians from all over the world."

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Propaganda Live TV

"Friday, April 19 at prime time on La7 new appointment full of guests and under the banner of current events with Propaganda live by Diego Bianchi." "The monologues this week are delivered by Andrea Pennacchi and young stand-up comedian Salvo di Paola, while for music the composer and singer-songwriter Fatoumata Diawara will perform."

Make sure not to miss out on any of her tour dates in Italy !

• 25/04/24 Torino Torino Jazz Festival
• 6/07/24 Verona Teatro Romano
• 18/07/24 Perugia Umbria Jazz Festival
• 28/07/24 Ortisano Dromos Festival

Preview screening of the documentary Libre et Rebelle broadcast by Canal + docs

On Thursday April 18, Fatoumata Diawara attended a magnificent evening organized by SACEM at the Debussy-Ravel auditorium for the preview of her documentary Libre et Rebelle, broadcast on Canal + docs. This intimate look at the artist's life explores how she got to where she is today. "The portrait of a polyglot woman". 

Roberto Fonseca's Guest Curator playlist is now available on Qwest TV !

Roberto Fonseca's Guest Curator playlist is now available on Qwest TV. Roberto" has been a leading figure in the Afro-Cuban jazz scene for over two decades now. Born to a singer mother and a drummer father, music was always a clear path for this piano prodigy, who has made mixing different genres and universes his trademark. Fonseca’s music functions like a solar system, with Cuban music at its heart, and jazz, classical and African influences orbiting around it. In his own words, it is “spiritual and muscular, and open to folklore from all over the world.”

Fatoumata Diawara performing An Evening in Mali at Somerset House

We are happy to announce that our artists Fatoumata Diawara and Amadou & Mariam will be performing in this years edition of Somerset House. The "opening Friday night is an unmissable celebration of the brightest and boldest Malian music." An unmissable evening that will transport you to Mali, make sure not to miss out on your tickets ! 

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Roberto Fonseca- Habana Social Club Episode number 13

Welcome to Roberto Fonseca's Habana Social Club. 

A few forgotten gems, the trends and the must-sees... the bands and musicians who make Cuba what it is today, and those who are writing the history of this incredible island of musical diversity.

Roberto Fonseca invites you into his home for a totally exclusive show created for TSFJAZZ at the heart of Cuba's history.

Episode number 13 Presented on FRIDAY APRIL 05 2024

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Last show of the North American tour 2024

Last night’s show at the Campbell Hall in Santa Barbara mark’s the last of Fatoumata Diawara’s concert of her North American Tour! A warm thank you for everyone who made this possible. Now it’s time to continue her world tour… Europe, are you ready ?? Make sure not to miss out any of her concerts!

Photo: Neptune Theatre Seattle by Lisa Hagen Glynn

24/04 Le Printemps de Bourges FR

25/04 Teatro Regio Torino IT

05/05 Cheltenham Jazz Festival UK

19/5 Les Petites Folies Lampaul FR

22/05 l’Olympia Paris FR 

30/05 Africa Festival Wurzburg DE

01/06 Bergen International Festival NO

08/06 Best Kept Secret Hilvarenbeek NL 

19/06 Hannover Staatsoper DE

20/06 Zoom Frankfurt DE

22/06 Dachauer Musiksommer Dachau DE

23/06 Volkshaus Basel CH

27/06 Lent Festival Maribor SI

28/06 D Festival Dorjan MKD

30/06 Colour Cafe Brussels BE

02/07 Festival Pause Guitare Albi FR

03/07 Cognac Blues Passion FR

05/07 Nuits du Sud Vence FR

06/07 Teatro Romano Verona IT

13/07 Festival Murmure du Son Eu FR 

18/07 Umbria Jazz Perugia IT

20/07 MIMO Festival Amarante PT

26/07 Festival des Nuits Blanches Le Thoronet FR

28/07 Dromos Festival Oristano IT

30/07 Schleswig Holstein Festival Kiel DE

31/07 Schleswig Holstein Festival Lübeck DE

04/08 Bout du Monde Crozon FR

Amadou & Mariam shone in a sold-out Ancient Belgique

“With their signature blend of intoxicating melodies and profound lyricism, Amadou Bagayoko and Mariam Doumbia offer an experience that not only tickles the ears, but also touches the soul. Their music, rooted in the rich traditions of Mali, simultaneously embraces a cosmopolitan flair that transcends borders and connects cultures.”

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New videoclip SOMAW feat. Angie Stone now available on Youtube

SOMAW is a sincere and powerful declaration of love to the family, an essential anchor point for the two artists accustomed to long international tours. Despite the ease and immediacy of exchanges, the distance too often remains painful, and reunions are a real source of renewal.

Being far away from your home and your extended family is not easy for anyone to cope with. The distance, the longing can make you sad and family is where it all starts. Despite the fame and the constant touring, travelling around the world, family remains the centre of gravity which keeps you grounded and energised. In this day and age getting news, pictures and messages from home is almost instantaneous and the ove is real, but distance is still a hurdle.

Fatoumata Diawara Talks India Return

Speaking from her home in France, Malian artist Fatoumata Diawara has a red and black scarf and stole combination worn around her, matching her hair. If you’ve seen photos of the star singer-composer and guitarist all the way from her 2011 breakout album Fatou to her 2023 album London Ko, you know that Diawara is always vibrant, in song, in person and clearly, in style as well.

Speaking to Rolling Stone India ahead of her appearance in India, the artist says Indians, like Africans, have “no fear of colors.” She adds with a smile, “In Europe, people discuss a lot about colors. They are quite shy with the colors, but in India everything is colorful and I love that. I feel connected very fast.” Of course, there’s also the food (“I don’t have a problem to eat there and that’s amazing,” she adds) and spirituality, but it’s not the first time you’d hear that from any artist visiting India. Read full interview at RollingStoneIndia.com

London Ko Tour 2024

Fatoumata Diawara has been consistently touring throughout the summer and is currently finished her tour in Europe. She will return in 2024 for a string of shows, including a headline concert at London's Koko and. a full list of summer festivals. Full dates are below, with tickets available here.

New episode for "Habana Social Club" on TSF Jazz

Last Friday of the year and we have a premiere on TSF Jazz with Cuban pianist Roberto Fonseca and the new episode of "Habana Social Club". You can listen to it here.

PL Music Video Awards Festival

Fatoumata Diawara - "Nsera feat. Damon” - WINNER: ALL AROUND THE WORLD. Dir. - Gregory Ohrel

Amadou & Mariam x Bierhuebeli

Amadou & Mariam have announced an exclusive Bern concert on October 10th 2024. Learn more here.