Rokia Traore

Bowmboi

2004-11-23

Such brilliant harmonic and rhythmic stylings from this, Rokia Traore’s third release. Bowmboi turns Malian folk melodies and traditional instruments on its head with classical string arrangements from the likes of Kronos Quartet and modern lyricism. Traore, 30, is a daughter of a diplomat and spent her childhood moving about and as such, had difficulty forming lasting friendships. She turned to music, started her career in France, but later returned to her native Mali to polish her craft and sift some West African earth. (steLLa)

Quick Links:

More reviews tagged #World

  • reviewed 11/2009

    LE VENT DU NORD
    LA PART DU FEU

  • reviewed 01/2005

    Fonn Mor
    Who You Working For

  • reviewed 06/2004

    Afro-Celt Sound System
    Pod

  • reviewed 05/2009

    PLAYING FOR CHANGE
    Songs Around the World

  • reviewed 03/2016

    Day Wave
    Hard To Read

  • reviewed 01/2008

    VARIOUS ARTISTS
    Radio Noise Vol. 1 & 2

Compiled by the WYCE Journalism Club

The opinions expressed in these reviews are those of the individual volunteers that submitted the article and do not necessarily reflect the views of WYCE or GRCMC; nor its staff, donors, or affiliates.