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Rokia Traore sings "M'Bifo"
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Rokia Traore sings the moving "M'Bifo," accompanied on the n'goni, a lute-like Malian stringed instrument with a soulful timbre. A quietly mesmerizing performance.
Malian singer Rokia Traore blends the traditions of her Bamana heritage with a modern singer-songwriter's approach to music-making. Ambitious albums -- and an opera -- have made her a European star. Full bio ยป
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