OUMOU SANGARÉ, Moussolou (BMG; 964236471, UK 2026 Reissue, Inner, 140g Transparent Turquoise Vinyl) LP NEW/NEW - PRE-ORDER

LP - NEW/NEW - OUMOU SANGARÉ, Moussolou (BMG; 964236471, UK 2026 Reissue, Inner, 140g Transparent Turquoise Vinyl) - 9408459C *** In Stock In Our Crouch End Shop ***RELEASE DATE: 02/10/2026 - PRE-ORDER - This title is available for pre-order and will be sent out to arrive on the release date, which may be subject to change.

This release is part of the World Circuit 40th Anniversary colour series. Moussolou is the debut album by Malian singer Oumou Sangaré, recorded in 1989 and released in 1991. The title means ""Women"" in Bambara, signalling the album's central theme from the outset. Many of the songs draw on Sangaré's own experiences as a woman in a male-dominated society that continues to embrace polygamy. Her lyrics address issues of love, marriage, independence and women's rights with a directness that was both courageous and groundbreaking. World Circuit's Nick Gold first encountered Moussolou through a cassette given to him by Ali Farka Touré in Bamako, where the album seemed to be playing everywhere, providing an all-enveloping soundtrack to the city. Captivated by what he heard, Gold was determined to release the album internationally, beginning a long and fruitful relationship with Oumou Sangaré.The album established Sangaré as both a formidable musical talent and a socially conscious artist, redefining how traditional Malian music could engage with contemporary issues. Its blend of cultural authenticity and fearless advocacy has made Moussolou a landmark recording in African and world music, laying the foundation for Sangaré's enduring reputation as one of the continent's most celebrated artists and a powerful voice for women's rights.