Nahawa Doumbia 'Vol. 2' (Reissue) (Vinyl LP)

To celebrate their 50th release, Awesome Tapes From Africa have returned to the name that started their whole magnificent run: Nahawa Doumbia. The label began with Doumbia's album Vol. 3, and as a poignant book-end to mark this milestone they have announced they will be reissuing Vol. 2, marking the first time it will have been available outside of Mali! - Flying Out

Awesome Tapes From Africa the label began over 10 years ago with the reissue of Nahawa Doumbia’s Vol. 3. The recording kicked off a successful run of classic and new recordings from artists across Africa, being made available for the first time in the international marketplace. ATFA makes it possible for artists to expand their fanbases and revenues streams with legally licensed recordings and a 50/50 profit split. For its 50th release, ATFA presents iconic Malian singer Nahawa Doumbia’s beloved Vol. 2.

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.

Tracklist

1. Sakory Mery
2. Demisen Kulu
3. MaI Ni Wula
4. Jigi Yiri