Rising Malian singer, songwriter, guitarist and acclaimed actress Fatoumata Diawara is set for the release of her second solo full length album Fenfo (which translates as “Something to Say”), out May25 on Wagram/Montuno.
i always play this for my mama . peace and much love from denmark, Mama I greet my brave mother I say thank you I am a descendant of Djénéba Konaté and Bakari Diawara Your beloved daughter greets you both The orphaned children say thank you The needy people say thank you today The poverty-stricken people say thank you Bakari, son of Tati, your beloved daughter greets you I thank you both I greet my brave mother Mother, mother Thank you Papa, papa Thank you For your endless blessings For your compassion for the poor For your resignation and your humility I thank you I greet you and thank you, mother I pray to God and the angels and I place you under their protection Mother, mother Thank you I greet you and thank you, mother I pray to God and the angels and I place you under their protection I pray to God and the angels and I place you under their protection
