‘Oumou Sangaré (Mali)’

27 Apr.'17
- 20:00

"African diva and one of the world's great female singers"
Telegraph

"A mesmerising performer"
Time Out

After her debut album Moussolou broke all records, Oumou Sangaré became one of the most respected Malinese singers in the world. With her socially engaged texts she seeks to fight discrimination against African women. Oumou Sangaré represents a new generation of ‘griottes’ or West African poets and praise singers honouring orally transmitted traditions. Her mellifluous voice is given depth owing to the resounding support of traditional instruments, such as the karignan, djembe and kora.

Oumou Sangaré
vocals
Guimba Kouyate
guitar
Elise Blanchard
bass
Kandy Guira
back vocals
Jon Grandcamp
drum
Abou Diarra
n'Goni
Emma Lamadji
back vocals
Alexandre Millet
keyboards

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Rue Ravenstein 23 1000 BRUSSELS