Wassoulou is a traditional music genre from the Wassoulou region of Mali, West Africa. It is characterized by its fast tempo and complex rhythms, as well as its use of traditional instruments such as the kora, balafon, and djembe. The lyrics of Wassoulou songs often focus on themes of love, social justice, and the struggles of everyday life. The genre has been popularized by artists such as Oumou Sangaré, Kandia Kouyaté, and Salif Keita.
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