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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)
B-SIDE PLAYERS
Fire in the Youth
Frikstailers
Guacha EP + En Son De Paz
RENE LOPEZ
E.L.S.
Youssou N'Dour
Egypt
Shooglenifty
Live- Radical Mestizo
Balkan Beat Box
Nu Made
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