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Oumou Sangare Session, South Sudan Report

Lucy Duran introduces a session from Malian vocalist Oumou Sangare, and Robin Denselow reports on the music of the newly-independent South Sudan.

Lucy Duran is joined in the World Routes studio by the vocalist Oumou Sangare. Accompanied by her 8-piece band, she performs songs from her recent album Seya, as well as a new track, and a traditional song from her home country Mali.

Journalist Robin Denselow reports on the music of South Sudan. This new country officially declared its independence on 9 July this year after years of civil war with Sudan. The report includes music from Emmanuel Kembe, who has returned to the country recently after years of exile which saw him walk all the way to Ethiopia. There's also a chance to hear cattle song from soldier Bol Deng, music played on the adungu (a women-only instrument), and songs celebrating independence from blind singer-songwriter Gordon Koang, who built his own instrument purely by touch.

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Sat 10 Sep 2011 15:00
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  • Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Studio Session - Oumou Sangare

    • Oumou SangarΓ©

      Kounadya

      Performers: Oumou Sangare (vocals) Sekou Bah (bass guitar / backing vocals) Mamadou Diakite (electric & acoustic guitar) Brehima Diakite (Kamele N’Goni) Aliou Dante (drums) Cheick Oumar Diabate (djembe) Amadou Traore (flute / backing vocals) Dandio Sidibe (backing vocals) Awa Berthe (backing vocals)

      • 29th June 2011.
      • Maida Vale.

  • Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Location Recording - South Sudan

    • Atek Kilwak Orphans Choir

      South Sudan Oyee! (South Sudan National Anthem)

    • Bol Deng

      Makway

    • Bol Deng

      The Land of Sudan

    • Jol-Wo Liech Choir

      Muk yi piou

    • Gordon Koang

      South Sudan

    • Gordon Koang

      One South

    • Celina Kukwa

      Anzo (Happy Song)

    • Emmanuel Kembe

      Celebrate

  • Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Studio Session - Oumou Sangare

    • Oumou SangarΓ©

      Kende Kende

      Performers: Oumou Sangare (vocals) Sekou Bah (bass guitar / backing vocals) Mamadou Diakite (electric & acoustic guitar) Brehima Diakite (Kamele N’Goni) Aliou Dante (drums) Cheick Oumar Diabate (djembe) Amadou Traore (flute / backing vocals) Dandio Sidibe (backing vocals) Awa Berthe (backing vocals)

      • 29th June 2011.
      • Maida Vale.

    • Oumou SangarΓ©

      Maw ace ka nyin

      Performers: Oumou Sangare (vocals) Sekou Bah (bass guitar / backing vocals) Mamadou Diakite (electric & acoustic guitar) Brehima Diakite (Kamele N’Goni) Aliou Dante (drums) Cheick Oumar Diabate (djembe) Amadou Traore (flute / backing vocals) Dandio Sidibe (backing vocals) Awa Berthe (backing vocals)

      • 29th June 2011.
      • Maida Vale.

    • Oumou SangarΓ©

      Iyo Djeli

      Performers: Oumou Sangare (vocals) Sekou Bah (bass guitar / backing vocals) Mamadou Diakite (electric & acoustic guitar) Brehima Diakite (Kamele N’Goni) Aliou Dante (drums) Cheick Oumar Diabate (djembe) Amadou Traore (flute / backing vocals) Dandio Sidibe (backing vocals) Awa Berthe (backing vocals)

      • 29th June 2011.
      • Maida Vale.

Broadcast

  • Sat 10 Sep 2011 15:00
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 3

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