NAHAWA DOUMBIA - La Grande Cantatrice Malienne Vol. 1 LP Books Distilling his influences down to

Distilling his influences down to a sparse palette of manipulated folk

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NAHAWA DOUMBIA - La Grande Cantatrice Malienne Vol. 1 LP Books Distilling his influences down toNahawa Doumbia is one of Mali's defining vocalists of the last four decades. Her work journeys through progressive stages of musical evolution and sonic vogues, making it hard to summarize or even comprehend. She's played a part in popular music since the late 70s, as her version of Wassoulou music developed from vocals and guitar duo into full scale touring bands packing a bombastic, electrified punch. As Doumbia puts it, "My music has changed