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The Africa Institute hosted Grammy award-winning Malian singer and songwriter Oumou Sangaré on Thursday, September 27, 2018, at Africa Hall as part of its official opening.

Sangaré is often referred to as “The Songbird of Wassoulou” where Wassoulou is a historical region south of the Niger River, where the music descends from an age-old traditional song, often accompanied by a calabash.

Sangaré’s music draws from genres such as rock, funk, and soul, while maintaining a distinctly African sound.

The Africa Institute hosted Grammy award-winning Malian singer and songwriter Oumou Sangaré on Thursday, September 27, 2018, at Africa Hall as part of its official opening.

The Africa Institute hosted Grammy award-winning Malian singer and songwriter Oumou Sangaré on Thursday, September 27, 2018, at Africa Hall as part of its official opening.

Sangaré is often referred to as “The Songbird of Wassoulou” where Wassoulou is a historical region south of the Niger River, where the music descends from an age-old traditional song, often accompanied by a calabash.

Sangaré’s music draws from genres such as rock, funk, and soul, while maintaining a distinctly African sound.

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