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.

Born in Mali to a diplomatic family, Traoré has traveled throughout the world, picking up pieces of herself along the way. That mix of origins is reflected in her music, which combines African and ...

When war broke out in the West African nation of Mali last year, one of the targets was that country's ancient music tradition. As Islamist rebels occupied northern Mali, they banned music and shut ...

Rokia Traore typically sings in her native Bamana, and sometimes in French. But 45 minutes into her sold-out show at the Old Town School of Folk Music Sunday, the Malian artist switched to English for ...

Rokia Traore's career belies the notion that you can't go home again. The 30-year-old singer was born in Mali but spent most of her formative years in Europe with her diplomatically connected family - ...

On "Kélé Mandi," one of the simplest and most stirring songs on her new album, Bowmboï, Malian singer-songwriter Rokia Traoré issues a heartfelt plea: "I bring what makes me different to you / Give me ...

IF YOU'RE not too familiar with the music of Mali, now's your chance to get better acquainted. Singer-songwriter Rokia Traore will be performing at Lighthouse, Poole, on Thursday. Rokia comes from an ...

Rokia Traore was an active supporter of UNHCR between 2014 and 2018 and was appointed a Regional Goodwill Ambassador in 2016. I want to try to bring the voices of refugees to decision-makers who can ...