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Awesome Tapes From Africa

NA Hawa Doumbia 'La Grande Cantatrice Malienne Vol 3'

£11.99

Awesome Tapes From Africa

NA Hawa Doumbia 'La Grande Cantatrice Malienne Vol 3'

£11.99

NA Hawa Doumbia's La Grande Cantatrice Malienne Vol 3 marks the first release for new label Awesome Tapes From Africa, a blog and DJ project known worldwide for shedding light on obscure and wonderful musical treasures from the African continent. This early recording'made in Abidjan, Ivory Coast in 1982'captures the dualities inherent in Doumbia's music from early on: a stripped-down, raw backdrop supported by warm sonics; feminist expressions of social issues imparted through stark refrains.

Doumbia's urgent, distinctive vocals and hypnotic didadi rhythm from her native Bougouni have made her a respected voice in Mali for more than three decades. Today she is best known for her contributions to Wassoulou music. The singer was raised by her grandmother'her mother died shortly after giving birth. But before passing away she predicted Doumbia would be a singer'something surprising, since she didn't come from the jeli (or griot) caste of hereditary singers. Her grandparents resorted to the magical powers of blacksmiths to fight it, but ultimately the prediction proved correct.

Doumbia's music is more powerful than magic. Long out-of-print seminal album. First release for well-known blog/DJ Awesome Tapes From Africa. Nâ Hawa Doumbia has seen decades of success in Mali and is poised for wider recognition. Fair trade music--artists receive 50/50 split of all proceeds.

Tracklisting:
1. KorO Dia (à Mamaye Dramé L'inoubliable)
2. Kungo Sogoni
3. Danaya (à Sidi Konaté Pour Toujours)
4. Dan Té Dinyé La