The musical influences in Oumou Sangaré’s music and performance are as varied as the NYC audience that I had the pleasure of watching her perform with. Just as there were all walks of life within that venue, I could feel everything from blues, to world music, to rock music within Oumou’s performance. She is a Grammy award-winning artist, and it can’t be clearer to see why than when you experience this show live. The region Oumou hails from is known for music “descending from age-old traditional song,” and the legacy of that heritage blended with contemporary instruments and phrasing, results in an experience that can palpably be felt in every note.
– Kev
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