OUMOU SANGARÉ

OUMOU SANGARÉ - MIMO 2026

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Known as the “voice of Wassoulou”, Oumou Sangaré is a global star and one of Africa’s most influential artists, bringing together music and activism in a singular career. Since the impact of her debut album *Moussolou* (1990), which openly challenged gender inequalities, she has become a central figure in the defense of women’s rights, asserting a courageous and transformative voice. Her music is rooted in the traditions of southern Mali, blending Wassoulou rhythms with blues, folk, and rock influences, in a powerful language that is deeply tied to identity. A Grammy winner, she has collaborated with artists such as Alicia Keys and has been sampled by Beyoncé, expanding her international reach. On stage, her presence is intense and luminous, carried by a breathtaking voice that crosses cultures and asserts, with force, a vibrant and contagious energy.

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