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English folksinger Vashti Bunyan's first release in 35 years is a recording made with New York's bold, inventive Animal Collective. Hear how they combine, and then compare the surprisingly similar voices of '50s jazz singer Beverly Kenney with the young Norwegian singer Hanne Hukkelberg. Then meet Rokia Traoré, 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.
» Vashti Bunyan
» Hanne Hukkelberg
» Rokia Traoré