Rokia Traoré Talks to WFMU About "Tchamantché"

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Rokia Traoré was the featured artist on this past weekend's Transpacific Sound Paradise on New York independent radio station WFMU. Listen in to hear tracks from Rokia's latest Nonesuch release, Tchamantché, and an interview with the Malian-born singer/songwriter about the new sounds she explores on the album.

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Rokia Traoré was the featured artist on this past weekend's Transpacific Sound Paradise, a world music program of New York independent radio station WFMU. About 50 minutes into the episode, the show's host, Rob Weisberg, spins a couple tracks from Rokia's latest Nonesuch release, Tchamantché—the title track, Dounia, Zen, Koronoko, and Tounka—and airs an interview he recorded with the Malian-born singer/songwriter earlier this year. Rokia talks about her life and career and the new sounds and styles she explores on Tchamantché.

To listen to the interview and the entire episode online, visit wfmu.org.

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  • Monday, October 5, 2009
    Rokia Traoré Talks to WFMU About "Tchamantché"

    Rokia Traoré was the featured artist on this past weekend's Transpacific Sound Paradise, a world music program of New York independent radio station WFMU. About 50 minutes into the episode, the show's host, Rob Weisberg, spins a couple tracks from Rokia's latest Nonesuch release, Tchamantché—the title track, Dounia, Zen, Koronoko, and Tounka—and airs an interview he recorded with the Malian-born singer/songwriter earlier this year. Rokia talks about her life and career and the new sounds and styles she explores on Tchamantché.

    To listen to the interview and the entire episode online, visit wfmu.org.

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