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.

“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 ...

Rokia Traore is a folk singer in the same way that Paul Simon is a folk singer. Traore's brilliant third album, "Bowmboi," is dominated by acoustic instruments and is built upon musical traditions ...

Rokia Traore, Reshaping the Music of Mali 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, ...

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 ...

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 ...