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Release Date: 05 June 2026
Label: No Format
Packaging Type: Digipak
No of Units: 1
Barcode: 3700551786961
Description
Grammy-nominated Malian singer, songwriter and guitarist Fatoumata Diawara returns in 2026 with MASSA, her most personal work to date. Introspective and powerful, the album explores motherhood, faith, memory, and resilience, transforming intimate reflection into universal storytelling. Through these songs, Fatoumata invites listeners, of all backgrounds, to embrace gratitude and accept that destiny is an inevitable part of the human journey.
The album also carries a moving tribute to her late father, whose love continues to guide her beyond his passing. Musically, MASSA sees Fatoumata Diawara expand her sonic universe, blending her Malian musical heritage with pop textures, under the artistic direction of pop icon -M- , creating a sound that is both rooted and forward-looking.
With MASSA, she reaffirms her place as one of the most vital voices in African music, transforming personal truth into universal resonance.
Description
Grammy-nominated Malian singer, songwriter and guitarist Fatoumata Diawara returns in 2026 with MASSA, her most personal work to date. Introspective and powerful, the album explores motherhood, faith, memory, and resilience, transforming intimate reflection into universal storytelling. Through these songs, Fatoumata invites listeners, of all backgrounds, to embrace gratitude and accept that destiny is an inevitable part of the human journey.
The album also carries a moving tribute to her late father, whose love continues to guide her beyond his passing. Musically, MASSA sees Fatoumata Diawara expand her sonic universe, blending her Malian musical heritage with pop textures, under the artistic direction of pop icon -M- , creating a sound that is both rooted and forward-looking.
With MASSA, she reaffirms her place as one of the most vital voices in African music, transforming personal truth into universal resonance.
Tracklisting
Tracklisting
Piers Faccini & Ballake Sissoko
Salif Keita
Sissoko Segal Parisien Peirani
Oumou Sangare
Natascha Rogers
Blick Bassy
Piers Faccini
Ballaké Sissoko & Vincent Segal
Fatoumata Diawara
Alexander Spence
Andrew Rumsey
Nytt Land
Judy Collins
Kepa
Nathan Evans Fox
Kris Drever
