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HISTORICAL FACTS: Fatoumata diawara - The Untold Story

Fast Money Music on his debut album and love for France

US citizen Nick Hinman moved to London six years ago, where he nurtured his music project Fast Money Music – a name partly inspired by New York band Suicide's track of the same name. He popped by the arts24 studio to tell Marjorie Hache about his influences and working with…

France 24

“If I can help wake up a new generation of African or female players, that makes me twice as proud”: Fatoumata Diawara on Hendrix’s genius, the making of her Epiphone SG – and the message she wants it to send

With its Malian-inspired graphic finish and expanded switching options, Diawara's signature model is one cool guitar

Guitar World

“I don’t think anyone has changed the world as much with their guitar”: Grammy-nominated Malian changemaker Fatoumata Diawara reveals her biggest guitar hero

Diawara recently made history herself by becoming the first woman of color to collaborate with Epiphone on a signature guitar

Guitar World

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To celebrate International Women’s Day, we highlight 8 signature guitars that deserve your attention – including models from Fatoumata Diawara, Susan Tedeschi, St. Vincent, Yvette Young, and more

From unique SGs to metal monsters and updated classics, these signature guitars cover all the bases

Guitar World

“Great neck shape, playability and setup – and it’s gig-ready, something we don’t always say about Epiphone, or indeed Gibson”: Epiphone Fatoumata Diawara SG review

Grammy-nominated Malian singer and guitarist Fatoumata Diawara joins forces with Epiphone to produce a vivid-looking and wicked-sounding SG that’s a celebration of her style

Guitar World

NAMM 2026 live! The biggest guitar news as it happened

All the hottest news and biggest surprises from the world’s premier guitar gear trade show

Guitar World

“Everybody can play it... Just bring your own energy”: Fatoumata Diawara’s signature SG wears her Malian roots proudly on its horns

NAMM 2026: Push/pull coil splitting and phase shifting for the genre-breaking fusion fun

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“This guitar carries my Malian roots and my voice”: Fatoumata Diawara makes history with her new Epiphone signature guitar

The visually striking signature SG is Diawara through and through, with nods to Epiphone’s Muse SG, push/pull coil-splitting for genre-blending tonal versatility, and a body graphic uniquely inspired by her heritage

Guitar World

15 best Gorillaz tracks to test your system

We’ve curated the finest tracks from the most successful virtual band ever so that you can get the best out of your hi-fi.

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The sounds of Africa

The Malian singer/songwriter and guitarist Fatoumata Diawara emerged in 2011 with the EP Kanou and quickly after came her debut and breakthrough release Fatou (Nonesuch, World Circuit). Fatou, which features Diawara's self-penned songs and electric guitar playing (which she claims was a first for a Malian woman) catapulted her to…

Bangkok Post

Fatoumata Diawara: London Ko review – exuberance rules

With star guests to the fore and Damon Albarn co-producing, the stylish Malian singer-songwriter speaks her mind on her wide-ranging third studio album

The Guardian - UK

EFG London Jazz Festival: Fatoumata Diawara with Strings at Royal Festival Hall review - majestic

This hugely charismatic singer is at the top of her game

Evening Standard

Damon Albarn and Abderrahmane Sissako weave a magical tale in 'Le Vol du Boli'

Taking a symbolic colonial theft as their starting point, the creators of the musical "Le Vol du Boli" recount the historical back-and-forth between Europe and Africa through dance, music and storytelling. Malian singer Fatoumata Diawara stars in the production, which boasts a multicultural cast and crew. Assistant director Dorcy Rugamba…

France 24

Field of dreams: the best music festivals still available to book

Big hitters such as Glastonbury may be sold out but – from an Afrobeats party in Portugal to Lil Wayne in a Cambridge orchard – there’s a huge variety of outdoor events out there to brighten your summer

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