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Fatoumata Diawara
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Participations

4
Vocalist
42
Song Writer
17
Music Producer
39
Musician
39
Co-Performer
5
Performer
12
Songwriter
Bio
Her first introduction to music was her father's troupe where she performed as a dancer. Fatoumata Diawara, fondly called Fatou, would later be sent to Bamako to live with her aunt who was actress. While in Bamako, Fatou got a one-line role and that kicked started her acting career. Later, Fatou moved to France. There she learned to play guitar and began to write songs and explore music professionally. In 2011, she released her debut album, Fatou.
Discography
Albums4
London Ko
London Ko2023 • AlbumTracks: 14
Maliba
Maliba2022 • AlbumTracks: 7
Fenfo (Something To Say)
Fenfo (Something To Say)2018 • AlbumTracks: 11
Fatou
Fatou2011 • AlbumTracks: 12
EPs1
Kanou
Kanou2011 • EPTracks: 4
Singles5
Douha (Mali Mali) [Joe Goddard Remix]
Douha (Mali Mali) [Joe Goddard Remix]2020 • SingleTracks: 1
Douha (Mali Mali) - Theo Kottis Remix
Douha (Mali Mali) - Theo Kottis Remix2020 • SingleTracks: 1
Nterini - Sparrow & Barbossa Remix
Nterini - Sparrow & Barbossa Remix2020 • SingleTracks: 1
Nterini - A COLORS SHOW
Nterini - A COLORS SHOW2019 • SingleTracks: 1
Kokoro - Laolu Remix
Kokoro - Laolu Remix2019 • SingleTracks: 2
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