Nahawa Doumbia: Vol. 2

Awesome Tapes From Africa 050 (LP) - € 32
Stunning West African acoustic & vocal LP
"Released on LP in 1982 and unavailable outside Mali until now, Vol. 2 is an intimate yet powerful document of the early efforts of one of Mali’s most enduring voices. Four decades of worldwide acclaim later, Doumbia is still touring the world blowing minds with her achingly emphatic singing backed by her partner guitarist N’gou Bagayoko. Vol. 2 is stark in its instrumentation—simply featuring voice and acoustic guitar—but massive in its sonic impact.[...]"

Tracklisting:

Sakro Mery

Demisen Kulu

MaI Ni Wula

Jigi Yiri