- country:Mali
- style(s):Afro, Wassoulou
- label:Electro Mandingo Records
- type:Quintet
- artist contact:Electro Mandingo Records
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Founded in Bamako, OWO draws its inspiration from traditional West African music, integrated by modern influences such as funk, Afrobeat, jazz and blues. Composed exclusively of traditional instruments (taman, balafon, kamale ngoni, acoustic guitar and calabash) as well as led by one of the most beautiful female voices of Mali, OWO creates a unique blend between tradition and modernity, taking its audience on a captivating sonic journey overflowing with raw emotions.
Their music offers an immersive experience, linking the past traditions and the present with authenticity, while celebrating the richness of West African roots.
The result is a unique 21st century revival of the Bambara tradition, a powerful show that transcends cultural boundaries with overwhelming energy, hypnotic rhythms and captivating melodies.