Fatoumata Diawara

Fatoumata Diawara (, born 1982) is a Malian singer-songwriter currently living in France.
Diawara began her career as an actress in theatre and in film, including Genesis (1999), Sia, The Dream of the Python (2001) and Timbuktu (2014). She later launched a career in music, collaborating with numerous artists and releasing three studio albums beginning with 2011 debut Fatou. Diawara's music combines traditional Wassoulou with international styles.
Diawara was born in 1982 in the Ivory Coast to Malian parents. As... plus