NAHAWA DOUMBIA Vinyl & CDs

Review: For its 50th release, Awesome Tapes From Africa proudly reissues Nahawa Doumbia's Vol. 2, originally released in 1982 and unavailable outside Mali until now. This recording captures the early artistry of one of Mali's most iconic voices, featuring Doumbia's powerful vocals accompanied solely by her partner N'gou Bagayoko on acoustic guitar. Painstakingly remastered from the original LP by audio engineer Jessica Thompson, Vol. 2 brings a new clarity to the intimate yet commanding sound. This reissue exemplifies ATFA's mission of expanding artists' reach and offers fans a rare glimpse into the roots of Doumbia's enduring legacy in African music.