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Global superstar Oumou Sangaré returns with her most ambitious work to date. Recorded in multiple locations (US, Mali and France) and her first new material since 2017's critically acclaimed 'Mogoya', 'Timbuktu' is a stunning collection of songs, fusing her distinctive Malian sound and voice with elements of blues, folk and rock - resulting in a timeless body of work, free from borders and genres.
'Timbuktu' weaves intimate sonic connections between traditional West African instruments and those linked to the history of the blues, most notably the kamele n'goni and its distant heirs, the Dobro and slide guitar. Never have Oumou Sangare's lyrics achieved such a poetic quality, such depth. Never have we seen her so inspired to deliver her thoughts on the indecipherable mysteries of existence, the perilous situation that her country is going through right now or the general condition of African womanhood, all proof that despite becoming so powerful, she hasn't renounced the belief and commitment of her youth.
Sangaré is renowned worldwide for her vibrant and powerful music, which often features revolutionary messages about women's rights, tradition and poverty. Since the release of her debut album 'Moussoulou' in 1989, there's been no respite for the Malian singer. Notable waymarks on her rich and fruitful journey include some of the most definitive recordings in the history of contemporary African music: 'Ko Sira' in 1993, 'Worotan' in 1996 and 'Seya' in 2009, the latter nominated for a Grammy Award. Counting among her many notable fans Alicia Keys, Aya Nakamura and Beyoncé (who sampled the classic 'Diaraby Nene' for her 2019 Lion King release), Sangaré has long since broken through barriers separating continents and musical styles.
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Video by Harry Wright, photos by Holly Whittaker
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15 окт 2024
