Fatoumata Diawara

Malian Musician Fatoumata Diawara Gives Voice to Women in Debut Album

In the West, music can offer the chance to escape and liberate oneself from the present troubles of life. But in Mali, Islamic extremists have been cracking down on music and the country’s rich traditions and history associated with musical freedoms. But one musician, Fatoumata Diawara, is trying to combat that. On her debt album, […]

Fatoumata Diawara Sings for Peace and the Emancipation of Women in Mali

Arts, Culture & Media

Music Heard on Air for August 31, 2012

Malian Singer Fatoumata Diawara

Arts, Culture & Media

Music Heard on Air for July 8, 2011

Music Heard on Air

Music Heard on Air for July 6, 2011

Music Heard on Air

Tunes spun on The World between our reports for July 6, 2011. Artists featured are: RJD2, Oumou Sangare, AfroCubism, Kila.

Music Heard on Air for May 30, 2011

Music Heard on Air

Tunes spun on The World between our reports for May 30, 2011. Artists featured are: Los de Abajo, Kaya Project, Oumou Sangare, Rauder and Hobbes, AfroCubism.