Les Amazones D'Afrique

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Les Amazones d’Afrique is a creative force that embraces international voices; sweet, strong harmonies that summon the rights of women and girls; and a meltdown of heritage and new gen talent. They were formed in Bamako, Mali, in 2014 by three renowned Malian music stars and social change activists, Mamani Keïta, Oumou Sangaré and Mariam Doumbia (Amadou & Mariam). Since then, the collective has since expanded to involve many female artists from across Africa and the diaspora.

While their cause — campaigning for gender equality and eradicating ancestral violence — is worthy enough in itself, their musical creative expression is equally powerful. Richly melodic and far-ranging, it blends pan-African styles and collaborative harmonies with gritty, contemporary pop, and the Congotronix-style production of legendary producer Doctor L (aka Liam Farrell).

Their debut album République Amazone featured guest contributions from the likes of Angelique Kidjo and Nigerian singer-songwriter Nneka, and caught the attention of President Obama, who included one of the songs in his 20 favourite tracks of 2017. In 2020, they release their follow-up album Amazones Power, on which familiar voices like Mamani Keïta and Rokia Koné appear alongside a younger generation of singers who represent the exciting new sound of modern Africa.
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01
Dombolo
Les Amazones D'Afrique
Republique Amazone
05:10
Composers: Angelique Kidjo - Liam Farrell
05
Nebao
Les Amazones D'Afrique
Republique Amazone
03:55
01
Wa Jo
Les Amazones D'Afrique
Wa Jo
03:06
Writer: Mamani Keïta - Jemiriye Adeniji / Composers: Mamani Keïta - Garret Lee - Jemiriye Adeniji
03
Flaws
Les Amazones D'Afrique
Musow Danse
03:05
Writer: Mamani Keïta - Fafa Ruffino / Composers: Mamani Keïta - Garret Lee - Fafa Ruffino
08
Wedding
Les Amazones D'Afrique
Republique Amazone
05:29
Composers: DRAME Madiaré - KOUYATE Guimba - FARRELL Liam
09
Kounani
Les Amazones D'Afrique
Republique Amazone
03:53
Composers: FARRELL Liam - N'DIAYE Madina
07
Timbuktu
Les Amazones D'Afrique
Amazones Power
04:12
04
La Dame Et Ses Valises
Les Amazones D'Afrique
Republique Amazone
04:04
08
Red
Les Amazones D'Afrique
Amazones Power
03:29
11
I Play the Kora
Les Amazones D'Afrique
Republique Amazone
04:02
01
Musow Danse (Women's Dance)
Les Amazones D'Afrique
Musow Danse
03:31
Writer: Mamani Keïta - Dobet Gnahoré - Fafa Ruffino - Kandy Guira / Composers: Mamani Keïta - Nadjib Ben Bella - Garret Lee - Dobet Gnahoré - Fafa Ruffino - Kandy Guira
02
Mansa Soyari
Les Amazones D'Afrique
Republique Amazone
03:25
01
Love (Yohanne Simon Remix)
Les Amazones D'Afrique
Love (Remixes)
03:29
Composers: Mamani Keïta - Liam Farrell
10
Dogon
Les Amazones D'Afrique
Amazones Power
04:21
11
My Place
Les Amazones D'Afrique
Musow Danse
04:15
Writer: Dobet Gnahoré / Composers: Garret Lee - Dobet Gnahoré - Nadjib Ben Bella
02
Love
Les Amazones D'Afrique
Amazones Power
03:23
Writer: Mamani Keïta / Composers: Liam Farrell
12
Bobo Me
Les Amazones D'Afrique
Musow Danse
03:12
Writer: Mamani Keïta - Nnela Egbuna / Composers: Mamani Keïta - Garret Lee - Nadjib Ben Bella - Nadjib Egbuna
06
Espérance
Les Amazones D'Afrique
Musow Danse
03:03
Writer: Mamani Keïta / Composers: Mamani Keïta - Garret Lee - Nadjib Ben Bella
11
Fights
Les Amazones D'Afrique
Amazones Power
03:26
10
Full Moon
Les Amazones D'Afrique
Republique Amazone
05:20
Composers: FARRELL Liam - KONÉ Rokia - KEITA Assitan dit Mamani
12
Sisters
Les Amazones D'Afrique
Amazones Power
05:00
03
Smile
Les Amazones D'Afrique
Amazones Power
04:23
Writer: Liam Farrell - Ami Yerewolo - Tiguidanké Diallo (a.k.a Niariu) / Composers: Liam Farrell
12
Desert Storm
Les Amazones D'Afrique
Republique Amazone
05:54

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  • Discography
Albums
℗ 2024 under exclusive licence to Real World Records Ltd from 3D Family
19-11-2024
Musow Danse (Bonus Edition)
01
Musow Danse (Women's Dance)
Les Amazones D'Afrique
Musow Danse (Bonus Edition)
03:31
Writer: Mamani Keïta - Dobet Gnahoré - Fafa Ruffino - Kandy Guira / Composers: Mamani Keïta - Nadjib Ben Bella - Garret Lee - Dobet Gnahoré - Fafa Ruffino - Kandy Guira
02
Mother Murakoze
Les Amazones D'Afrique
Musow Danse (Bonus Edition)
03:13
Writer: Alvie Bitemo / Composers: Garret Lee - Alvie Bitemo
03
Flaws
Les Amazones D'Afrique
Musow Danse (Bonus Edition)
03:05
Writer: Mamani Keïta - Fafa Ruffino / Composers: Mamani Keïta - Garret Lee - Fafa Ruffino
04
Kiss Me
Les Amazones D'Afrique
Musow Danse (Bonus Edition)
03:35
Writer: Dobet Gnahoré / Composers: Garret Lee - Dobet Gnahoré - Nadjib Ben Bella
05
Kuma Fo (What They Say)
Les Amazones D'Afrique
Musow Danse (Bonus Edition)
03:36
Writer: Nadjib Ben Bella - Alvie Bitemo - Lucas Simoneau - Mamani Keïta - Garret Lee - Dobet Gnahoré - Kandy Guira / Composers: Mamani Keïta - Alvie Bitemo - Lucas Simoneau - Garret Lee - Dobet Gnahoré - Kandy Guira - Nadjib Ben Bella
06
Espérance
Les Amazones D'Afrique
Musow Danse (Bonus Edition)
03:03
Writer: Mamani Keïta / Composers: Mamani Keïta - Garret Lee - Nadjib Ben Bella
07
To Be Loved
Les Amazones D'Afrique
Musow Danse (Bonus Edition)
03:04
Writer: Kandy Guira / Composers: Garret Lee - Kandy Guira
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under exclusive licence to Real World Records Ltd from 3D Family
16-02-2024
Musow Danse
01
Musow Danse (Women's Dance)
Les Amazones D'Afrique
Musow Danse
03:31
Writer: Mamani Keïta - Dobet Gnahoré - Fafa Ruffino - Kandy Guira / Composers: Mamani Keïta - Nadjib Ben Bella - Garret Lee - Dobet Gnahoré - Fafa Ruffino - Kandy Guira
02
Mother Murakoze
Les Amazones D'Afrique
Musow Danse
03:13
Writer: Alvie Bitemo / Composers: Garret Lee - Alvie Bitemo
03
Flaws
Les Amazones D'Afrique
Musow Danse
03:05
Writer: Mamani Keïta - Fafa Ruffino / Composers: Mamani Keïta - Garret Lee - Fafa Ruffino
04
Kiss Me
Les Amazones D'Afrique
Musow Danse
03:35
Writer: Dobet Gnahoré / Composers: Garret Lee - Dobet Gnahoré - Nadjib Ben Bella
05
Kuma Fo (What They Say)
Les Amazones D'Afrique
Musow Danse
03:36
Writer: Nadjib Ben Bella - Alvie Bitemo - Lucas Simoneau - Mamani Keïta - Garret Lee - Dobet Gnahoré - Kandy Guira / Composers: Mamani Keïta - Alvie Bitemo - Lucas Simoneau - Garret Lee - Dobet Gnahoré - Kandy Guira - Nadjib Ben Bella
06
Espérance
Les Amazones D'Afrique
Musow Danse
03:03
Writer: Mamani Keïta / Composers: Mamani Keïta - Garret Lee - Nadjib Ben Bella
07
To Be Loved
Les Amazones D'Afrique
Musow Danse
03:04
Writer: Kandy Guira / Composers: Garret Lee - Kandy Guira
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Real World Records Limited under exclusive licence from 3d Family
24-01-2020
Amazones Power
01
Heavy
Les Amazones D'Afrique
Amazones Power
03:22
Writer: Boy Fall - Jon Grace - Niariu / Composers: Liam Farrell
02
Love
Les Amazones D'Afrique
Amazones Power
03:23
Writer: Mamani Keïta / Composers: Liam Farrell
03
Smile
Les Amazones D'Afrique
Amazones Power
04:23
Writer: Liam Farrell - Ami Yerewolo - Tiguidanké Diallo (a.k.a Niariu) / Composers: Liam Farrell
04
Queens
Les Amazones D'Afrique
Amazones Power
03:56
05
Smooth
Les Amazones D'Afrique
Amazones Power
04:31
06
Dreams
Les Amazones D'Afrique
Amazones Power
06:18
07
Timbuktu
Les Amazones D'Afrique
Amazones Power
04:12
Access the complete album info (13 songs)
Real World Records Limited under exclusive licence from 3d Family
10-03-2017
Republique Amazone
01
Dombolo
Les Amazones D'Afrique
Republique Amazone
05:10
Composers: Angelique Kidjo - Liam Farrell
02
Mansa Soyari
Les Amazones D'Afrique
Republique Amazone
03:25
03
Doona
Les Amazones D'Afrique
Republique Amazone
03:55
Composers: Mamani Keïta - Liam Farrell
04
La Dame Et Ses Valises
Les Amazones D'Afrique
Republique Amazone
04:04
05
Nebao
Les Amazones D'Afrique
Republique Amazone
03:55
06
Deep in Love
Les Amazones D'Afrique
Republique Amazone
04:31
07
Anisokoma
Les Amazones D'Afrique
Republique Amazone
05:26
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EPs
Real World Records Ltd under exlusive licence from 3D Family
10-06-2022
Live
01
Doona (Live)
Les Amazones D'Afrique
Live
04:07
Composers: Mamani Keïta - Liam Farrell
02
Fights (Live)
Les Amazones D'Afrique
Live
04:37
Composers: Liam Farrell - Fafa Ruffino
03
Nebao (Live)
Les Amazones D'Afrique
Live
04:48
Composers: Mamani Keïta - Liam Farrell
04
Sisters (Live)
Les Amazones D'Afrique
Live
03:48
Composers: Liam Farrell - Kandy Guira
Singles
℗ 2024 under exclusive licence to Real World Records Ltd from 3D Family
19-11-2024
Wa Jo
01
Wa Jo
Les Amazones D'Afrique
Wa Jo
03:06
Writer: Mamani Keïta - Jemiriye Adeniji / Composers: Mamani Keïta - Garret Lee - Jemiriye Adeniji
under exclusive licence to Real World Records Ltd from 3D Family
02-02-2024
Amahoro (Don't Get Angry)
01
Amahoro (Don't Get Angry)
Les Amazones D'Afrique
Amahoro (Don't Get Angry)
03:40
Writer: Alvie Bitemo / Composers: Garret Lee - Alvie Bitemo
02
Flaws
Les Amazones D'Afrique
Amahoro (Don't Get Angry)
03:05
Writer: Mamani Keïta - Fafa Ruffino / Composers: Mamani Keïta - Garret Lee - Fafa Ruffino
03
Kuma Fo (What They Say)
Les Amazones D'Afrique
Amahoro (Don't Get Angry)
03:36
Writer: Nadjib Ben Bella - Alvie Bitemo - Lucas Simoneau - Mamani Keïta - Garret Lee - Dobet Gnahoré - Kandy Guira / Composers: Mamani Keïta - Alvie Bitemo - Lucas Simoneau - Garret Lee - Dobet Gnahoré - Kandy Guira - Nadjib Ben Bella
under exclusive licence to Real World Records Ltd from 3D Family
11-01-2024
Flaws
01
Flaws
Les Amazones D'Afrique
Flaws
03:05
Writer: Mamani Keïta - Fafa Ruffino / Composers: Mamani Keïta - Garret Lee - Fafa Ruffino
02
Kuma Fo (What They Say)
Les Amazones D'Afrique
Flaws
03:36
Writer: Nadjib Ben Bella - Alvie Bitemo - Lucas Simoneau - Mamani Keïta - Garret Lee - Dobet Gnahoré - Kandy Guira / Composers: Mamani Keïta - Alvie Bitemo - Lucas Simoneau - Garret Lee - Dobet Gnahoré - Kandy Guira - Nadjib Ben Bella
under exclusive licence to Real World Records Ltd from 3D Family
25-10-2023
Kuma Fo (What They Say)
01
Kuma Fo (What They Say)
Les Amazones D'Afrique
Kuma Fo (What They Say)
03:36
Writer: Nadjib Ben Bella - Alvie Bitemo - Lucas Simoneau - Mamani Keïta - Garret Lee - Dobet Gnahoré - Kandy Guira / Composers: Mamani Keïta - Alvie Bitemo - Lucas Simoneau - Garret Lee - Dobet Gnahoré - Kandy Guira - Nadjib Ben Bella
Real World Records Limited under exclusive licence from 3d Family
10-01-2020
Love
01
Love
Les Amazones D'Afrique
Love
03:23
Writer: Mamani Keïta / Composers: Liam Farrell
02
Smile
Les Amazones D'Afrique
Love
04:23
Writer: Liam Farrell - Ami Yerewolo - Tiguidanké Diallo (a.k.a Niariu) / Composers: Liam Farrell
03
Heavy
Les Amazones D'Afrique
Love
03:22
Writer: Boy Fall - Jon Grace - Niariu / Composers: Liam Farrell
Real World Records Limited under exclusive licence from 3d Family
08-11-2019
Smile
01
Smile
Les Amazones D'Afrique
Smile
04:23
Writer: Liam Farrell - Ami Yerewolo - Tiguidanké Diallo (a.k.a Niariu) / Composers: Liam Farrell
02
Heavy
Les Amazones D'Afrique
Smile
03:22
Writer: Boy Fall - Jon Grace - Niariu / Composers: Liam Farrell
The copyright in this sound recording is owned by Real World Records Limited under exclusive licence from 3d Family
12-07-2019
Heavy
01
Heavy
Les Amazones D'Afrique
Heavy
03:22
Writer: Boy Fall - Jon Grace - Niariu / Composers: Liam Farrell
2019 Real World Records Limited under exclusive licence from 3d Family
03-05-2019
Amazones Power
01
Amazones Power
Les Amazones D'Afrique
Amazones Power
04:39
2018 Real World Records Ltd
18-05-2018
Mansa Soyari
01
Mansa Soyari (Edit) (feat. Rokia Koné)
Les Amazones D'Afrique
Mansa Soyari
02:47
02
Mamani Blues (feat. Mamani Keita)
Les Amazones D'Afrique
Mansa Soyari
05:16
Real World Records Limited under exclusive licence from 3d Family
20-10-2017
La dame et ses valises (Édit)
01
La dame et ses valises (Édit)
Les Amazones D'Afrique
La dame et ses valises (Édit)
03:39
Composers: Nneka - FARRELL Liam