Fanta Sacko Explained

Fanta Sacko
Background:	solo_singer
Origin:	Mali
Genre:	Bajourou
Occupation:	Singer

Fanta Sacko is a Malian musician, whose debut, self-titled LP launched the bajourou music genre. She has helped establish a female singing tradition in Mali, which makes that country unique in West Africa, where female popular musicians are not generally approved of.^{[1] [2]}

Notes and References

1. Book: Africa, Europe and the Middle East. Mark Ellingham . Orla Duane . Vanessa Dowell . Rough Guides. London. November 1999. World music. 1. 550. 1-85828-635-2.
2. Book: Gikandi, Simon. Encyclopedia of African literature. Gikandi, Simon. Taylor & Francis. 2003. 575. 0-415-23019-5. 2010-04-14.