Doumbia, Nahawa: Vol. 2 LP

Awesome Tapes From Africa began over 10 years ago with the reissue of Malian singer 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. Now, for its 50th release, ATFA presents iDoumbia'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. "Vol. 2" is stark in its instrumentation - simply featuring voice and acoustic guitar - but massive in its sonic impact. 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.