Nahawa Doumbia – Didadi
Blending traditional Wassoulou sounds with modern synthesizers and drum machines, South Malian singer Nahawa Doumbia crafted an 80’s Afro-pop classic with her debut release on France’s Syllart Records. “Didadi” is a specific style of polyrhythm from South Mali usually accompanied by chanting and dancing. The celebratory nature of the music is immediately apparent, even if you can’t understand what Doumbia is singing… If you’re into this sound, we also highly recommend checking out Kanawa, Doumbia’s first release in over a decade on the great Awesome Tapes from Africa.
Recommended – A1 Djina Mousso, A2 Banani, B2 Baroo
A1 Djina Mousso
A2 Banani
A3 Mogoya
B1 Djuguya
B2 Baroo
B3 Nteriwe
Accompanied By – Bagayoko Ngou
Alto Saxophone, Clarinet – Manu
Arranged By – Boncana Maïga
Bass – Boko Didier
Chorus – G.G Léopoldine*, Monique Seka, Ngou Bagayoko
Drum Programming – P. de Souza
Executive-Producer – Djiba, Samassa
Guitar [Solo] – Mamboue Zakharia
Producer – Ibrahima Sylla
Recorded By, Mixed By – Emile Valognes
Rhythm Guitar – Djeli Moussa
Tenor Saxophone – Blaise
Trumpet – Ekoulé
Written-By, Composed By, Lead Vocals – Nahawa Doumbia