Patty Griffin: "Flaming Red"
Patty Grififn's "Flaming Red" release marks her as one of the all-time greatest singer-songwriters. Though typically pegged as a folk singer, she continues to prove that she leans more toward rock. "Flaming Red" is an electric transition from persona to persona.
Oumou Sangare: "Moussolou"
Oumou Sangare's debut came out when she was just 21. She emphasizes the importance of feminism and denounces the way women are subservientt o men. She sold nearly 2000,000 copies of the cassette across West Africa.