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Ko Sira is an album by the Malian wassalou singer Oumou Sangaré, released in 1993.^[3]^[4] It was originally issued independently as Bi Furu.^[3]

The album was a commercial success in Europe, spending months on the world music charts.^[5]

Written by Sangare, the album was recorded in Berlin.^[6]^[7] It was produced by Nick Gold and Massambou Welle Diallo.^[8] Like much of Sangare's work, Ko Sira explores feminist themes.^[9]^[10] The album title translates to "Marriage Today".^[11] "Sigi Kuruni" is about the possibility of spousal abuse in a new marriage.^[12]

Critical reception

Professional ratings
Review scores
Source	Rating
AllMusic	^[13]
Robert Christgau	B+^[14]
The Encyclopedia of Popular Music	^[15]

Track listing

No.	Title	Length
1.	"Kayini Wura"
2.	"Sigi Kuruni"
3.	"Mani Djindala"
4.	"Saa Magni"
5.	"Dugu Kamelemba"
6.	"Bi Furu"
7.	"Nawo Nawo"
8.	"Ko Sira"

References

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↑ Pareles, Jon (6 August 1994). "In Performance". The New York Times. p. 15.
↑ Richardson, Derek (July–August 2001). "CD Reviews". Yoga Journal. p. 133.
↑ Paoletta, Michael (9 December 2000). "Ko Sira". Billboard. Vol. 112, no. 50. p. 35.
↑ "Oumou Sangare by Zoë Anglesey". Bomb. Archived from the original on 12 September 2021. Retrieved 12 September 2021.
↑ Moon, Tom (28 August 2008). 1,000 Recordings to Hear Before You Die: A Listener's Life List. Workman Publishing. Archived from the original on 12 September 2021. Retrieved 12 September 2021.
↑ Turner, Ras Al (30 May 1997). "Performers represent music, dance of Mali". The Philadelphia Tribune. p. 8E.
↑ Gaynor, Christopher (4 February 1994). "Ko Sira". Spotlight. Santa Cruz Sentinel. p. 11.
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↑ Larkin, Colin (2006). The Encyclopedia of Popular Music. Vol. 7. MUZE. p. 249.
↑ "Picks – Ko Sira by Oumou Sangare". Guitar Player. Vol. 28, no. 4. April 1994. p. 116.
↑ Townsend, Bob (14 January 1994). "Ko Sira". The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. p. P15.
↑ Varga, George (9 November 2000). "Ko Sira Oumou Sangare". Entertainment. The San Diego Union-Tribune. p. 29.

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