Oumou Sangaré, Malian musician

Oumou Sangaré is a Malian Wassoulou singer of Fulani (Fula) descent. She is often referred to as "The Songbird of Wassoulou". Wassoulou is a historical region south of the Niger River, where the music descends from age-old traditional song, often accompanied by a calabash.

February 25 is the 56th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar; 309 days remain until the end of the year.