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 11/2016

    King Henry
    Don't Stay Away

  • reviewed 11/2016

    Michel Camilo & Tomatito
    Spain Forever

  • reviewed 04/2007

    VARIOUS
    Backspin – Six Degrees 10 Anniv. Project

  • reviewed 09/2008

    Various Artists – Absolutely Irish
    Absoulutely Irish Soundrack

  • reviewed 08/2007

    SENTI TOY
    How Many Stories Do You Read On My Face?

  • reviewed 09/2010

    NORTEC COLLECTIVE PRESENTS: BOSTICH + FUSSIBLE
    Bulevar 2000

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.