Name: Timbuktu
Brand: Oumou Sangare

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A 752564

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Format Music US

Limited edition

Release date

2022-04-29

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WEA /­ ADA

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Sales:8.875

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4050538752564

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Artist

Oumou Sangare

Genre US

African

Label US

World Circuit

Oumou Sangaré is a Malian wassoulou musician born on 2 February 1968 in Bamako. Known for her powerful vocals and captivating stage presence, Sangaré has become an influential figure in the world of African music. Her music draws inspiration from traditional hunting songs and is accompanied by the rhythmic sounds of a calabash. With themes centered around love and marriage, particularly emphasizing freedom of choice in marriage, Sangaré's Moussolou album achieved unprecedented success in West Africa.
Through her soulful melodies and thought-provoking lyrics, *Oumou Sangaré* has captured the hearts of audiences worldwide. Her unique blend of traditional African rhythms with contemporary influences has earned her critical acclaim and numerous accolades throughout her career.
As one listens to *Oumou Sangaré*'s mesmerizing performances, it becomes evident that she possesses not only immense talent but also a deep understanding of the cultural heritage from which her music originates. With each song she sings, Sangaré effortlessly transports listeners to the vibrant landscapes of Mali while simultaneously addressing important social issues through her poetic storytelling.

Sangare' is renowned worldwide for her vibrant and powerful music, which often features revolutionary messages about women’s rights, tradition and poverty. In her 30 year career she has won numerous awards, counts among her many notable fans Alicia Keys and Beyoncé (who sampled the classic ‘Diaraby Nene’ for her 2019 Lion King release), and, for her tireless work on social progress and cultural development holds the prestigious titles of Goodwill Ambassador to the UN’s Food &amp; Agriculture organisation, Commander of the National Order of Mali and Chevalier of Culture in France. ‘Timbuktu’ is a stunning collection of songs, fusing her distinctive Malian sound and voice with elements of blues, folk and rock – resulting in a timeless body of work, free from borders and genres. Written and recorded in the US during coronavirus lockdowns, the album is the latest chapter in an unparalleled musical epic which has seen an artist born in the poorest districts of Bamako, Mali, become the greatest and most influential African singer alive, as well as a powerful feminist icon. Between the hometown pride exhibited in ‘Wassulu Don’, the quiet introspection of ‘Degui N’Kelena’, the amorous languor expressed on ‘Kanou’, the compassion in ‘Demissimw’ and the sadness and frustration in ‘Kêlê Magni’, many emotions nourish this record, with common threads of courage and optimism woven throughout. With ‘Timbuktu’, Oumou Sangaré demonstrates her endless talent, her passion and her wisdom, shining a light and leading the way for the world, through pain and strife, towards resilience, positivity and hope.

Timbuktu

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