Oumou Sangare

Oumou Sangare
Born: Jan 1, 1968
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Genre: World
Styles: Afro-Pop, African Folk, Bombara
Biography: In 1990, Wassoulou singer Sangare became a superstar in West Africa with Moussolou, which sold an astonishing 250,000 copies (many more were likely pirated). She received much of her attention for writing and singing lyrics that specifically addressed concerns of women in modern West African society, ...Read full biography
oumou
Released: 2004
Label: Nonesuch
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Following Worotan, Oumou Sangare's third album for World Circuit, she decided to take some time to devote to her family and also to focus her efforts on bettering her own country rather than continuing ...Read full review
Worotan
Released: 1996
Label: Nonesuch
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Sangare, a native of Mali, is a vocal master and talented songwriter. Her lyrics, printed in English for the liner notes, explore topics such as the subjugation of women and the flight of men to the cities ...Read full review
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