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Oumou Sangaré (born 25 February 1968 in Bamako) is a Malian wassoulou musician, sometime referred to as “The Songbird of Wassoulou.” Wassoulou is descended from traditional hunting songs, and is accompanied by a calabash. Many of Sangaré’s songs concern love and marriage, especially freedom of choice in marriage. Her 1989 Moussoulou album was an unprecedented West African hit. In 1995, she toured with Baaba Maal, Femi Kuti and Boukman Eksperyans. Other albums include Ko Sira (1993), Worotan (1996), and a 2-CD compilation Oumou (2004), all released on Nonesuch Records.
Oumou’s latest album “Seya”,(Joy) released in 2009,has taken around two or three years to come to fruition. “I choose my songs very carefully. I learn how to put them across first on the stage.” Her music is bold, seductive, funky and vibrant, but it’s her lyrics that open people’s eyes. “For me, the lyrics are more important than the melody. I write almost all my own words. I also perform the classics of Malian tradition. I draw a lot of inspiration from what happens in society. As soon as I see or feel something, I write it down. I say what I want, and what I think, because I am a free woman. I believe that my music has had an impact on the life of African women.” “It’s true that when I sing it’s joyful but in amongst that joy I always take the opportunity to slip in messages that educate my nation.”
Oumou’s latest album “Seya”,(Joy) released in 2009,has taken around two or three years to come to fruition. “I choose my songs very carefully. I learn how to put them across first on the stage.” Her music is bold, seductive, funky and vibrant, but it’s her lyrics that open people’s eyes. “For me, the lyrics are more important than the melody. I write almost all my own words. I also perform the classics of Malian tradition. I draw a lot of inspiration from what happens in society. As soon as I see or feel something, I write it down. I say what I want, and what I think, because I am a free woman. I believe that my music has had an impact on the life of African women.” “It’s true that when I sing it’s joyful but in amongst that joy I always take the opportunity to slip in messages that educate my nation.”
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brtkrbzhnv wrote:
This needs to be merged with Oumou Sangare.
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Adjabo wrote:
Waan ka heela, Kel bel et grande artiste. Vas y Oumou !
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as7or wrote:
I Just LOVE her. And we barely know each other! =)
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Oumarbe wrote:
oumou.sangare
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StevePL wrote:
fantastic voice
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blogdomenezes wrote:
Uma das grandes vozes do Mali, entre tantas outras desse inacreditável país.
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tupinamba wrote:
One of the most beautiful voices in music, Oumou sings with melancholy and evokes great deep feelings. I missed her in London but I meet her here... Or simply say in Portuguese: Linda demais!
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seneryocu2 wrote:
galiba dillerini ve ne söylediklerini bilmediğim bu afrikalı sanatçıların tümünü sevdiklerim listesine ekliyeceğim.bu yinedillerini bilmediğim batılı sanatçılarda pek olmuyor.acaba diyorum müziklerimiz aynı kaynaktan mı besleniyor?bilgisi olanlar yazarsa sevinirim..............
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blogmeridian wrote:
Louis, you heard right--women's issues within a still-patriarchal culture are pervading concerns with her; "Diarhy Newe" ("The Shivers of Love," on her first album) is about female sensuality, something rarely discussed at all, much less a song played on the radio. The Nonesuch record, Oumou (2 CDs) has an accompanying booklet that gives an overview of Sangare's biography and music, along with her own comments about the songs.
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LondonLouis wrote:
Can someone give an overview of what her songs are about? A shout on one of her songs suggests that she touches on issues to do with female exploitation. Is that a major concern for her? Does she touch on wider political issues? Does she sing about emotions such as love?
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philijojones wrote:
Come to the UK.....please
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adusei wrote:
... simply the best ! there are no words for the beauty of her music !
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tad48 wrote:
Oumou la voie d'or de Wassoulou, une vedette incontestable que j'ai toujours admiré.
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whitefluffydogs wrote:
Ah, she is just superb! The first time I heard her voice, I was hooked.
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vitroladabiba wrote:
oumou! beautiful!
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alleseter wrote:
hauntingly beautiful voice, beautiful music. I just love Oumou Sangare
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