Every January, I attend globalFEST at a New York City nightclub and see some of the most fantastic music I'll experience all year. Now, given the pandemic's challenges and the hardening of ...

Rokia Traoré presents an entirely different role model for an African female singer. She reflects on her Malian tradition and sings exclusively in her native language, Bamanan, which she chose because ...

Simply sign up to the Life & Arts myFT Digest -- delivered directly to your inbox. Although Traoré’s new album was recorded in Bristol with John Parish, anyone expecting her to roll her ‘r’s like a ...

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.

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 ...