Fatoumata Diawara’s shows are pure energy. The singer, songwriter and guitarist from Mali returns in 2026 with »Massa«, her most personal work to date. As an artist, she has the power to make her audience laugh, cry and, above all, dance.
The album is both introspective and powerful, exploring motherhood, faith, memory and resilience, transforming intimate reflections into universal narratives. Through these songs, Diawara invites her audience to feel gratitude and to accept that fate is an inevitable part of the human journey. At the same time, the album is a moving tribute to her late father.
Musically, on »Massa«, Fatoumata Diawara expands her sonic universe, blending her Malian musical heritage with pop elements to create a sound that is both rooted in tradition and forward-looking. With this album, she reaffirms her place as one of the most important voices in African music, transforming personal truth into universal resonance.
PERFORMERS
Fatoumata Diawara guitar, vocals
Jurandir Da Silva Santana guitar
Fernando Javier Tejero Vélez keyboard
Juan Finger bass
William Ombe Monkama drums
PROGRAM
So Kono
