Oumou Sangaré is a Grammy Award-winning Malian Wassoulou musician, sometimes referred to as the "Songbird of Wassoulou." Wassoulou is a historical region south of the Niger River, where the music is characterized by a strong West African rhythm and often accompanies traditional dance. Sangaré is known for her strong, soaring vocals and her songs that address issues like women's rights, child marriage, and polygamy, w
... MeerOumou Sangaré is a Grammy Award-winning Malian Wassoulou musician, sometimes referred to as the "Songbird of Wassoulou." Wassoulou is a historical region south of the Niger River, where the music is characterized by a strong West African rhythm and often accompanies traditional dance. Sangaré is known for her strong, soaring vocals and her songs that address issues like women's rights, child marriage, and polygamy, which she sings in her native Wassoulou language.
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