ROKIA TRAORÉ (ML)She pays her third visit to Roskilde Festival this year. And a voice like that of Rokia Traoré is an even greater need today than ever before. Today she serves as a voice for not just Mali, but the entire African continent. Her forthcoming album is called Beautiful Africa and has regular PJ Harvey wingman John Parish producing. Rokia Traoré uses West African traditions as a stepping stone, but her live shows first and foremost embody the funky and electric Africa. You can also tell that the diplomat's daughter has listened to music from all over the globe throughout her life. Label: Nonesuch / import Links Back |  North African diva and global music star - Photo: Benoit Peverelli |
