The album “Timbuktu” by Malian world music star Oumou Sangaré has reached the top of the Transglobal World Music Chart in June 2022. “Timbuktu” celebrates…
Oumou Sangaré Tops the Transglobal World Music Chart in June 2022
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France’s World Music Festival Fiesta des Suds Reveals 2022 Initial Lineup
Acclaimed French world music festival Fiesta des Suds will celebrate its 30th anniversary this year. The event is scheduled for October 6 – 8, 2022.…
Alluring Wassulu Rhythms and Gracefully Elegant Songs from Oumou Sangaré
Oumou Sangaré – Timbuktu (World Circuit Records, 2022) World music star Oumou Sangaré has released one of her best albums in many years. “Timbuktu” was…
Oumou Sangaré Unveils New Song and Video on International Women’s Day
Malian star and feminist role model Oumou Sangaré has released her new single ‘Wassulu Don’ to coincide with International Women’s Day on March 8, 2022.…
Oumou Sangaré to Release New Album ‘Timbuktu’
World music star Oumou Sangaré is set to release her new album ‘Timbuktu’ on April 29, 2022 on World Circuit Records. Recorded in multiple locations…
Oumou Sangaré Announces Limited Acoustic Tour
Malian star Oumou Sangaré will be touring to present her Acoustic (Nø Førmat) album in Europe in late 2021. Sangaré’s unplugged tour will be available…
The Deep Intensity and Expression of Oumou Sangare
Acoustic presents an intimate side of acclaimed Malian singer Oumou Sangaré. It features live acoustic versions of the songs that appeared in her album Mogoya,…
Oumou Sangare Number One at the World Music Charts Europe in August 2020
Acoustic, the latest recording from Malian singer Oumou Sangare is the number one album One at the World Music Charts Europe in August 2020. Acoustic…
Grace Jones’ Meltdown Festival to Move to 2021
The Meltdown music festival will not take place in 2020 following the British Government’s advice. Jamaican singer, actress and model Grace Jones will remain as…
Artist Profiles: Oumou Sangare
Oumou Sangare was born in Bamako in 1968, to parents who migrated to Mali’s capital city from the region south of the Niger River known…