Diby (2004)

"The year 2000 saw Nahawa Doumbia establish herself as one of the leading singers of Wassoulou music, as the pentatonic sound of southern Mali is known. A haven of strong women vocalists, Doumbia's Yaala album and her collaboration with French DJ Frederic Galliano pushed her firmly into the public eye. Doumbia is a feminist, her lyrics powerfully against polygamy, for the rights of women and children. Working with her band, who played largely traditional instruments, she forged a truly incisive sound. " From the cover of this digipack release: "Nahawa Doumbia is considered in Mali as a taboobreaker and a rebel, and her inspired singing reflects her passionate character". I couldn't agree more when it comes to her singing in native language." (Allmusic)|