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.