Oumou Sangare date of birth:
February 25, 1968
How old is Oumou Sangare?
58
Where was Oumou Sangare born?
Bamako, Mali
How tall is Oumou Sangare?
6' 1" (185 cm)
Oumou Sangare body shape:
Average
What color are Oumou Sangare's eyes?
Black
What color is Oumou Sangare's hair?
Black
What is Oumou Sangare's ethnicity?
Black
What is Oumou Sangare nationality?
Malian
What is Oumou Sangare's occupation?
Singer
What genre is Oumou Sangare's work?
Wassoulou music
What instruments does Oumou Sangare play?
Guitar, Vocals
Short Biography
Oumou Sangaré (born February 25, 1968 in Bamako, Mali) is a Grammy Award-winning Malian Wassoulou musician, sometimes referred to as "The Songbird of Wassoulou". Wassoulou is a historic region south of the Niger River, where the music descends from age old traditional and cultural songs, which is accompanied by a calabash. Sangaré's mother was the singer Aminata Diakité.