In 1998, singer Rokia Traoré hit the international music scene with a unique blend of modern sounds and traditional roots. Since then, the Malian chanteuse and songwriter has gained a devoted ...

Rokia Traoré, a young singer from the African nation of Mali, is creating a sensation among world music fans, reminding audiences anew of her country's rich music heritage and depth of talent.

Rokia Traoré: world music is 'too many things in a small place' She came to music via an unconventional route, following her family around the world and back, from Brussels to Israel, Algeria to Saudi ...

Dating back 16 years, “Köté Don” is the oldest song in tonight’s set for the Malian musician has entitled the concert for her latest album, 2016’s Né So. She is Guest Director of this year’s Brighton ...

After serving time in Paris, Rome and Brussels, the Malian star is ready to perform again – and planning a book and a stage show about her fellow inmates and her own prison experiences ‘It’s been like ...

It has been four years since the superb Malian singer and guitarist Rokia Traoré last released an album (2008’s mesmerising Tchamantche) but, right from the outset in our discussion, it transpires ...