ROOTS
Roots of Fatoumata Diawara
The artists and genres Fatoumata Diawara came out of — one hop back on the influence tree.
Oumou Sangaréartist
AfrocubismartistAfroCubism is a Grammy-nominated album featuring musical collaborations between musicians from Mali and Cuba. It was released in 2010.
Dee Dee Bridgewaterartist
Orchestre Poly-Rythmo de CotonouartistOrchestre Poly-Rythmo de Cotonou is a band from Cotonou, Benin, originally active from the 1960s to the 1980s and founded by singer-guitarist Mélomé Clément. They reformed in 2009 to international recognition. Their work has mixed styles such as funk, afrobeat, psychedelia, jazz and local voodoo influences. The Guardian called them "one of West Africa's best dance bands."
Afrikan Boyartist