Monday, February 13, 2017

Fatoumata Diawara

Photo Courtesy Of Fatoumata Diawara

WHERE DO YOU PRESENTLY LIVE?
I live in Africa now.

WHAT ARE THE TOP THINGS ABOUT YOUR HOME?
The music.

WHAT ARE SOME OF YOUR BEST CHILDHOOD MEMORIES?
Life with my grandma. She taught me how to love others.

WHY MUSIC?
It’s the voice through which God speaks to world. FIRST SONG EVER SUNG?
“Artiste”, one of mine.

WHEN DID YOU FIRST PICK UP THE GUITAR AND DO YOU PLAY ANY OTHER INSTRUMENTS?
In 2007, and now l’m learning to play the Piano.

HOW WOULD YOU CLASSIFY YOUR SOUND?
It’s traditional music with modern sound influences.

WHO OR WHAT HAS INFLUENCED YOU THE MOST ARTISTICALLY?
Nina Simon, Mariame Makeba, Oumou Sangare...

IS THERE A SONG OR MUSICAL PASSAGE THAT NEVER FAILS TO MOVE YOU EMOTIONALLY?
“Boloko”.

WHAT IS YOUR CREATIVE PROCESS?
I like good melodies. The lyrics come later.

DO YOU PURSUE ANY SPECIFIC THEMES THROUGH YOUT LYRICS?
Yes, female genital mutilation, arranged marriage and many other social subjects.

WHAT DO YOU GET UP TO WHEN YOU’RE NOT IN THE STUDIO?
I’m on stage.

HOW DO YOU STAY FOCUSED AND IN THE PRESENT?
Because of Children.

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