World album of the month: Fatoumata Diawara: Fenfo review

(Wagram/Montuno) Fatoumata Diawara established her reputation as one of the finest, most inventive female singers in Mali on the strength of her remarkable debut album, Fatou, recorded seven years ago. She has since been involved in a variety of projects, including collaborations with Cuban pianist Roberto Fonseca, and with fellow Malians Amadou & Mariam and Oumou Sangaré. And now, at last, comes her second solo album. Fenfo – which translates as “something to say” –...

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