Oumou Sangaré is a Malian Wassoulou singer of Fula descent. She is often referred to as "The Songbird of Wassoulou". Wassoulou is a historical region south of the Niger River, where the music descends from age-old traditional song, often accompanied by a calabash.
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I tried to be myself and stay close to womanhood. There were plenty of critics, but it was all very minor compared to the success
OUMOU SANGARE - Tougher than tough,January 2009,Andy Morgan
I begin with myself. I try to show a good example.
OUMOU SANGARE - Tougher than tough,January 2009,by Andy Morgan
I sing about the injustices in society, what’s unfair or does harm.
Oumou Sangaré, BOMB Magazine, 1997.
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