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180g heavyweight 1LP with 4p booklet and obi strip.The Grammy awardwinning Malian global superstarnbspOumou Sangareacutenbsphas returned with her most ambitious work to date.Sangareacute is renowned worldwide for her vibrant and powerful music, which often features revolutionary messages about womenrsquos rights, tradition and poverty. In her 30 year career she has won numerous awards, counts among her many notable fans Alicia Keys and Beyonceacute who sampled the classic lsquoDiaraby Nenersquo for her 2019 Lion King release, and, for her tireless work on social progress and cultural development holds the prestigious titles of Goodwill Ambassador to the UNrsquos Food amp Agriculture organisation, Commander of the National Order of Mali and Chevalier of Culture in France.nbsplsquoTimbuktursquo is a stunning collection of songs, fusing her distinctive Malian sound and voice with elements of blues, folk and rock ndash 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. Oumou Sangaré Heavyweight-Vinyl is available for home delivery from Vinyl Records London, only £19.99