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(Rokia Traoré (Benoît Peverelli)
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Rokia Traoré is a young singer/songwriter from the African country of Mali. She works with the traditional styles and acoustic musical instruments of her home, but she's not a traditional performer. Her music is innovative, and makes compelling personal statements about her passions and insights. Rokia joins host David Garland for an illuminating conversation about her music, and to perform a few songs accompanying herself on guitar. We'll also hear selections from her new CD "Bowmboi," recorded with full ensemble, and even, on two songs, the Kronos String Quartet. In addition, during the second hour of the show we follow up last week's special preview of Brian Wilson's forthcoming "SMiLE" album with a preview of one of the album's three suites.
» Rokia Traoré's website
» Rokia Traoré's website
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