I tried to be myself and stay close to womanhood. There wer… - Oumou Sangaré

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I tried to be myself and stay close to womanhood. There were plenty of critics, but it was all very minor compared to the success

Oumou Sangaré

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About Oumou Sangaré

Oumou Sangaré ( born 25 February 1968 in Bamako) is a Grammy Award-winning Malian Wassoulou musician of Fulani or Fula descent. She is often referred to as "The Songbird of Wassoulou". Wassoulou is a historical region south of the Niger River, where the music descends from age-old traditional song, often accompanied by a calabash.

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Alternative Names: Umu Sangare

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It was a very hard childhood, but thanks be to God, all is well now. It gave me an incredible character. I can face up to any obstacle

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I tried to be myself and stay close to womanhood. There were plenty of critics, but it was all very minor compared to the success - Oumou Sangaré

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