WOMADelaide 9-21 March 2012

One of the most magical musical experiences I’ve ever had was the Pakistani Qawwali singer, Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan performing in Adelaide’s Botanic Park in 1992.  After a scorching 40+ degree day, we chilled out in thecool of the night,

Fatoumata Diawara

First there was Oumou Sangare.   Then came Rokia Traore.  Now the latest female singing sensation from the Wassoulou region of Mali in West Africa is Fatoumata Diawara.  She  toured in January and gave a stunning performance in the Spiegeltent at