Rokia Traoré (born January 24, 1974 in Kolokani, Mali) is a singer from Mali. 1997 she met the musician Ali Farka Touré Traoré , who was an important inspration for her . In 1998, she recorded her first album.
From her album “Beautyful Africa” here is her song “Kouma”
Rokia Traoré award-winning Malian singer, songwriter and guitarist. Born in Mali as a member of the Bambara ethnic group, her father was a diplomat and she travelled widely in her youth. She has released five albums the latest being Beautiful Africa released this year. This is her song “Sabali“, the video is accompanied by a wonderful slideshow featuring Africa and its poeple.
Rokia Traore , a female musician singer from Mali . 1997 she released her first album , she sings in Balambra , an african dialect/language and was inspired by Ali Farka Toure
World Music - the Music Journey 