Traoré

How Rokia Traoré Created a Beautiful Album Amid Constant News of Torture and Killings in Mali

September 17, 2013Conflict & Justice

Last year, a coup d’etat in Mali fed an Islamist uprising in the country’s north. Thousands of Malians were displaced: hundreds more tortured and killed. But it didn’t stop singer Rokia Traore from creating a new album that pushes people to seek beauty.

New Mali prime minister played key role in 1997 NASA Mars exploration

August 15, 2013

Why the US is Staying Out of Mali

August 15, 2013Arts, Culture & Media

Music Heard on Air for January 11, 2013

August 15, 2013Music Heard on Air

Former NASA Scientist Becomes Mali’s New Prime Minister

August 15, 2013Conflict & Justice

Malian Singer Boubacar Traoré

August 15, 2013Arts, Culture & Media

Boubacar Traoré was Mali’s first pop music star and scored some big-selling radio hits in the early 60s.

Global hit – Joep Pelt and Lobi Traore

August 14, 2013Arts, Culture & Media

The World’s Marco Werman profiles two musicians who are taking part in the annual South by Southwest festival in Austin, Texas. Dutch blues guitarist Joep Pelt and blues guitarist Lobi Traore from Mali recorded a CD together.