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.

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 ...

“An album is a wall to penetrate,” says Malian singer Rokia Traoré, immediately establishing herself as a marketing exec’s nightmare. The wall called Bowmboï, Traoré’s third CD, is built from sounds ...

The young Malian-born singer Rokia Traore is reshaping her country's music. Producer Roy Hurst talks with Traore about her critically acclaimed third album, Bowmboi.

Compared with recent years, 2003 has lacked many really important West African releases into the world market. But even in a good year this one would be outstanding, marking an even bigger jump ...