Oumou Sangare – Acoustic [LP]

Description

Re-imagining her much-praised 2017 release Mogoya totally unplugged, in live sessions recorded over just two days, Acoustic consolidates Sangars position as Malis 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 Sangar after 8 years. With that album, the woman whod 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 Beyonc (who used Diaraby Nene without permission on MOOD 4 EVA).

Never before had Sangar appeared so far removed from her home country – its a dynamic that Acoustic redresses, with Oumou embodying the same freedom & audacity of her debut, 30 years ago. Its the fighter, the undefeated rebel that you find here on this snapshot of an album.

Tracklist:

1. Kamelemba – Acoustic
2. Fadjamou – Acoustic
3. Diaraby Nene – Acoustic
4. Minata Waraba – Acoustic
5. Saa Magni – Acoustic
6. Bena Bena – Acoustic
7. Kounkoun – Acoustic
8. Djoukourou – Acoustic
9. Yere Faga – Acoustic
10. Mali Niale – Acoustic
11. Mogoya – Acoustic

UPC: 3700551783205
Label: No Format
Release Date: 11.20.20
Format: Vinyl