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Oumou Sangaré

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Malian singer

MusiciansBorn 1968 · age 58
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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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Oumou Sangaré
said · Jan 2009
Own words

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

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Oumou Sangaré
said · Jan 2009
Own words

I begin with myself. I try to show a good example.

OUMOU SANGARE - Tougher than tough,January 2009,by Andy Morgan

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Oumou Sangaré
said · 1997
Own words

I sing about the injustices in society, what’s unfair or does harm.

Oumou Sangaré, BOMB Magazine, 1997.

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Awards 4

2024Rolf Schock Prizes
2018OkayAfrica 100 Women
2015Commander of the National Order of Mali
1998Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres‎

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About this person

Category
Musicians
Type
Singer / Musician
Status
living
Dates
Born 1968 · age 58
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24 languages

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