Nawari – Zon Mina Bali (Private - NAW 01 - France -1985)

Rare private African Reggae African Jazz-Funk Fusion by Mali-born musician, songwriter and singer Mamadou Diawara moved to France at the age of 17, diving rapidly in the music world with his first project "Nawari" which paralleled his African roots with his new adoptive country. Fusioning reggae heritage from its Jamaican roots, with African and Western cultures, his lyrics highlight the issues faced by African countries and their people around the globe.
Released in 1985, "Zona Mina Bali" is performed by Nawari and his backing singers in Bambara (a West-African language) and condemns the ever-present corruption via an extraordinary organic ode with guitar riffs, keyboards and kora-sounding elements.

Record is strong EX plays flawless / Sleeve is EX close to NM (very light wear on right bottom corner).