MASSA, by Fatoumata Diawara

MASSA

by Fatoumata Diawara

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Nqobani T Can hear the evolution, but still rooted. Beautifully produced from start to finish, and not a single song sounds like the other. Worth the wait! Favorite track: Sigui.

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A.1 Djanne
A.2 Mogo
A.3 Tcheba
A.4 Sigui
A.5 Massa

B.1 Fala
B.2 Denko
B.3 Farana
B.4 Tati Bakary
B.5 Nden
B.6 Djo

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Tracklist CD Edition

1. Djanne 2’43
2. Mogo 2’46
3. Tcheba 3’20
4. Sigui 3’18
5. Massa 3’46
6. Lahidou 3’25
7. Fala 3’23
8. Denko 2’55
9. Farana 3’20
10. Tati Bakary 4’46
11. Nden 2’58
12. Djo 2’40

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1.	Djanné 02:42	buy track
2.	Mogo 02:46	buy track
3.	Tcheba 03:20	buy track
4.	Sigui 03:17	buy track
5.	Massa 03:45	buy track
6.	Lahidou 03:24	buy track
7.	Fala 03:22	buy track
8.	Denko 02:54	buy track
9.	Farana 03:19	buy track
10.	Tati Bakary 04:45	buy track
11.	Nden 02:58	buy track
12.	Djo 02:40	buy track

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Grammy-nominated Malian singer, songwriter and guitarist Fatoumata Diawara returns in 2026 with MASSA, her most personal work to date. Introspective and powerful, the album explores motherhood, faith, memory, and resilience, transforming intimate reflection into universal storytelling. Through these songs, Fatoumata invites listeners, of all backgrounds, to embrace gratitude and accept that destiny is an inevitable part of the human journey. The album also carries a
moving tribute to her late father, whose love continues to guide her beyond his passing.

Musically, MASSA sees Fatoumata Diawara expand her sonic universe, blending her Malian musical heritage with pop textures, under the artistic direction of pop icon -M-, creating a sound that is both rooted and forward-looking. With MASSA, she reaffirms her place as one of the most vital voices in African music, transforming personal truth into universal resonance.

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released June 5, 2026

RECORDED
BY ANDREA FOGNINI AND DAVIDE LASALA AT STUDIO EDAC, COMO, IT, JANUARY 7TH-10TH, 2025
(TRACKS 3-5-6-7-10-11-12)

BY JOHN KRISCHER & OLIVIER LUDE ASSISTED BY TIM PAYAN AT LABO M, PARIS, FR,
FEBRUARY 18TH-24TH, 2025 AND MAY 18TH-21ST, 2025

MIXED AND ADDITIONAL PROGRAMMING BY STEPHEN SEDGWICK FOR SOLAR MANAGEMENT
AT STUDIO MOCHIMA, LONDON, UK, JULY 16TH TO AUGUST 28TH, 2025

MASTERED BY STUART HAWKES AT METROPOLIS STUDIOS, LONDON, UK, OCTOBER 2ND-20TH, 2025

ALL SONGS WRITTEN BY FATOUMATA DIAWARA,
COMPOSED AND ARRANGED BY FATOUMATA DIAWARA AND -M-
ALL SONGS PUBLISHED BY NARE PRODUCTIONS / LABO M
PRODUCED BY FATOUMATA DIAWARA AND -M-

ARTWORK - MARCELLO PEREGO
GRAPHIC DESIGN - ELEMENT(S)

DJANNE
FATOUMATA DIAWARA - VOCALS
-M- – ELECTRIC GUITAR, DRUMS, BASS, SYNTHS, WURLITZER
JOSEPH CHEDID – SYNTHS, ADDITIONAL PRODUCTION, MODULAR PERCUSSION
TIM PAYAN – BASS PROGRAMMING
OLIVIER LUDE – ADDITIONAL PRODUCTION

MOGO
FATOUMATA DIAWARA – VOCALS, ELECTRIC GUITAR
-M- – ELECTRIC GUITAR, DRUMS, BASS
JOSEPH CHEDID – SYNTH CORDS, MODULAR PERCUSSION

TCHEBA
FATOUMATA DIAWARA – VOCALS
-M- – GUITARS, BASS, PIANO, ORGAN
JOSEPH CHEDID - SYNTHS
MATTEO MARCHESE – DRUMS

SIGUI
FATOUMATA DIAWARA – VOCALS
-M- – GUITARS
JEROME GOLDET – BASS
MARTIN GAMET – PERCUSSION, DRUMS

MASSA
FATOUMATA DIAWARA – VOCALS, ACOUSTIC GUITAR
-M- – ELECTRIC GUITAR
MARILENA MONTARONE - BASS
MATTEO MARCHESE – PERCUSSION, DRUMS

LAHIDOU
FATOUMATA DIAWARA – VOCALS, ACOUSTIC GUITAR INTRO
-M- – ACOUSTIC GUITAR, BASS, PIANO
MATTEO MARCHESE – DRUMS

FALA
FATOUMATA DIAWARA – VOCALS, ACOUSTIC AND ELECTRIC GUITAR
-M- – ACOUSTIC GUITAR, BASS
MATTEO MARCHESE – DRUMS

DENKO
FATOUMATA DIAWARA – VOCALS, ACOUSTIC AND ELECTRIC GUITAR
-M- – GUITARS, DRUMS, BASS, PERCUSSION

FARANA
FATOUMATA DIAWARA – VOCALS, ACOUSTIC GUITAR
-M- – GUITARS, DRUMS
JEROME GOLDET – BASS

TATI BAKARY
FATOUMATA DIAWARA – VOCALS, GUITARS
-M- – ELECTRIC GUITAR
MARILENA MONTARONE – BASS
MATTEO MARCHESE – DRUMS

NDEN
FATOUMATA DIAWARA – VOCALS
-M- – GUITARS, BASS, CELLO SYNTH, WURLITZER
DAVIDE LASALA – ACOUSTIC GUITAR
MATTEO MARCHESE – DRUMS

DJO
FATOUMATA DIAWARA – VOCALS
-M- – GUITARS
JEROME GOLDET – BASS
FRANK MANTEGARI – DRUMS

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Fatoumata Diawara Bamako, Mali

Grammy-nominated Malian singer and actress Fatoumata Diawara is a leading voice of modern African music. Blending Wassoulou traditions with jazz, folk and pop, she has collaborated with icons like Herbie Hancock, Gorillaz or -M-. In 2026, she returns with Massa, a deeply personal and intimate album exploring resilience and motherhood, cementing her status as a global symbol of cultural dialogue. ... more

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