In 1990, Wassoulou singer Sangare became a superstar in West Africa with Moussolou, which sold an astonishing 250,000 copies (many more were likely pirated). She received much of her attention for writing and singing lyrics that specifically addressed concerns of women in modern West African society, such as the conflict between marriage and personal freedom; not a shocking subject in the Western world, perhaps, but a pioneering one for the popular music of the region. Western listeners who can’t understand the lyrics will be drawn in by her mellifluous vocals and smooth, circular compositions, which use full arrangements without sounding over-produced. Both traditional instruments and electric guitars/basses are prominently used (without getting in each other’s way) on her 1993 release Ko Sira, her most widely available recording in the U.S.
Tribalmystic Stories 
Another inspirational story, Joycelin. She certainly has a lovely voice.
LikeLiked by 1 person
I have all her music. I have followed her for well over a decade. I love her music and her attitude to life and what she stands for.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Hi, again, J! I’m just about to write out a post today called Blogging Tour Award. As I’ve caught you on WP I can warn you in advance that I’ll be nominating you. It’s quite a short one to do – there are just four questions about your writing. Hope this is OK? Millie
LikeLiked by 1 person
Hahaha – every time I chat with you, I get into trouble 🙂
LikeLiked by 1 person
Does that mean you’ll be OK to do it – or not ….? Obviously, I hope you do but, as always, it depends on time and so many other things. 🙂
LikeLiked by 1 person
I’ll have a go 🙂 Thank you – it is too hard now to say ‘no’ 😉
LikeLiked by 1 person
Thumbs up … excellent … bravo … etc. etc.
🙂
LikeLiked by 1 person