Oumou Sangaré - Moussolou
Album
Oumou Sangaré's 1989 debut, first released on cassette in Mali, was a huge local hit and made her the voice of Wassoulou music. Her singing is commanding and her lyrics took on polygamy and forced marriage. Underneath, the kamalen ngoni, a small harp-lute, and acoustic guitar give a bouncing, hypnotic groove. Choose it for strong voice and strings in equal measure.