Sangaré is renowned worldwide for her vibrant and powerful music, which often features revolutionary messages about women's rights, tradition and poverty. In her 30 year career she has won numerous awards, counts among her many notable fans Alicia Keys and Beyoncé, and, for her tireless work on social progress and cultural development holds the prestigious titles of Goodwill Ambassador to the UN's Food & Agriculture organisation, Commander of the National Order of Mali and Chevalier of Culture in France. Her album of 2022, '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. Written and recorded in the US during coronavirus lockdowns, the album is the latest chapter in an unparalleled musical epic which has seen an artist born in the poorest districts of Bamako, Mali, become the greatest and most influential African singer alive, as well as a powerful feminist icon.

Artists

Baptiste Brondy (percussion, drums), Emma Lamadji (backing vocals), Laurent Vernerey (bass), Mamadou Sidibé (backing vocals, percussion, keyboards), Oumou Sangaré (backing vocals), Pascal Danaë (guitar, percussion, backing vocals, slide guitar, piano, keyboards, moog), Nicolas Quéré (moog, piano, clarinet, keyboards, percussion), Diarra Moussa Saifal (flute), Adama Diara (djembe drums), Rob Coltun (guitar), Cheick Diabata (banjo), William Calhoun (percussion), David Coltun (violin), Guy Nsangué (bass), Bala Kouyate (balafon percussion), Abou Diarra (percussion), Eliéser Oubda (keyboards)