Name: Acoustic
Brand: Oumou Sangare

Bonus disc

Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

NOFO47.1

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Black

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Rough Trade Exclusive

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Format detail

Format Music US

Limited edition

Release date

2020-11-20

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier US

Tax rate US

Sales:8.875

UPC / Barcode

3700551783205

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1 / Extended format: No / LP / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No / black

Artist

Oumou Sangare

Genre US

African

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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.

Re-imagining her much-praised 2017 release 'Mogoya' totally unplugged, in live sessions recorded over just two days, 'Acoustic' consolidates Sangaré's position as Mali's leading opinion-maker, established with her 250,000-selling 1989 debut Moussolou, which did much for the feminist cause in West Africa. The release of 'Mogoya' in 2017 signaled the return of Oumou Sangaré after 8 years. With that album, the woman who'd swapped selling water on the streets of Bamako for global stardom reconnected with her audience. Balancing the traditional music of Wassoulou and a forwards-facing curiosity, Malian instruments were augmented by electric guitar, bass and synths, with Tony Allen on drums. Oumou was painted by Congolese artist JP Mika for the front cover, and more recently sampled by Beyoncé (who used 'Diaraby Nene' without permission on 'MOOD 4 EVA'). Never before had Sangaré appeared so far removed from her home country - it's a dynamic that 'Acoustic' redresses, with Oumou embodying the same freedom &amp; audacity of her debut, 30 years ago. It's the fighter, the undefeated rebel that you find here on this snapshot of an album.

Acoustic

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