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Ko Sira

From HitStory, the pop encyclopedia of School of Rock · Work

Ko Sira is a 1993 album by the Malian Wassoulou singer Oumou Sangaré. It was first released independently under the title Bi Furu. The record was made in Berlin and produced by Nick Gold and Massambou Welle Diallo. She wrote the songs herself, and like much of her work the album deals with feminist themes. The title refers to the marriage of today. Sigi Kuruni is about the possibility of domestic violence in a new marriage.

Critics praised her high, soulful singing above a mixture of Western guitar, bass and violin with African percussion and call-and-response vocals. In Europe the album was a commercial success and stayed for months in the world music charts.

Listening

Listening tip. In Sigi Kuruni, listen to the high vocals and the two backing singers who answer them.

Track list

  1. 1Kayini Wura5:00Apple Music ↗
  2. 2Sigi Kuruni6:09Apple Music ↗
  3. 3Mani Djindala6:16Apple Music ↗
  4. 4Saa Magni7:38Apple Music ↗
  5. 5Dugu Kamalemba6:09Apple Music ↗
  6. 6Bi Furu5:56Apple Music ↗
  7. 7Nawo Nawo5:19Apple Music ↗
  8. 8Ko Sira7:07Apple Music ↗

30-second previews via Apple Music. Listen to the whole album on Apple Music ↗

Categories: Albums and songs