Thursday, May 14, 2026
A Conversation with Fatoumata Diawara
Kayleigh Watson hears how the Malian musician has maintained strength and positivity throughout her 15 years in music, celebrating her homeland while never being afraid to speak out against injustice
Diawara wielding her signature Epiphone guitar at Cape Town International Jazz Festival (courtesy of Cape Town International Jazz Festival)
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