Christian Science Monitor: Rokia Traoré Creates "Something Timeless" with "Her Exquisite New Album"

Browse by:
Year
Browse by:
Publish date (field_publish_date)
Submitted by nonesuch on
Article Type
Publish date
Excerpt

The Christian Science Monitor has dubbed Rokia Traoré "Africa's answer to Joni Mitchell." In its staff picks for the week's best arts offerings, the Monitor declares that with Tchamantché, "her exquisite new album," Rokia has created "something timeless. But it's Traoré's voice that pulls one into the musical vortex. Though she sings in Bambara and French, you won't need a translator to discern the joy and ache in her voice."

Copy

Rokia Traoré, whose latest album, Tchamantché, was released to great critical acclaim last week, has just been dubbed "Africa's answer to Joni Mitchell" by the Christian Science Monitor. In its staff picks for the week's best arts offerings, the Monitor declares of this "exquisite new album":

Often trancelike in feel, the album marries the traditional (the taut pluck of an n'goni) with the contemporary (a human beat box) to create something timeless. But it's Traoré's voice that pulls one into the musical vortex. Though she sings in Bambara and French, you won't need a translator to discern the joy and ache in her voice.

Read more at csmonitor.com.

Rokia begins a 10-day tour of the United States beginning February 4 at Stanford University. For tour information, visit nonesuch.com/on-tour.

featuredimage
Rokia Traoré "Tchamantché" [cover]
  • Thursday, January 22, 2009
    Christian Science Monitor: Rokia Traoré Creates "Something Timeless" with "Her Exquisite New Album"

    Rokia Traoré, whose latest album, Tchamantché, was released to great critical acclaim last week, has just been dubbed "Africa's answer to Joni Mitchell" by the Christian Science Monitor. In its staff picks for the week's best arts offerings, the Monitor declares of this "exquisite new album":

    Often trancelike in feel, the album marries the traditional (the taut pluck of an n'goni) with the contemporary (a human beat box) to create something timeless. But it's Traoré's voice that pulls one into the musical vortex. Though she sings in Bambara and French, you won't need a translator to discern the joy and ache in her voice.

    Read more at csmonitor.com.

    Rokia begins a 10-day tour of the United States beginning February 4 at Stanford University. For tour information, visit nonesuch.com/on-tour.

    Journal Articles:Reviews

Enjoy This Post?

Get weekly updates right in your inbox.
terms

X By submitting my information, I agree to receive personalized updates and marketing messages about Nonesuch based on my information, interests, activities, website visits and device data and in accordance with the Privacy Policy. I understand that I can opt-out at any time by emailing privacypolicy@wmg.com.

Thank you!
x

Welcome to Nonesuch's mailing list!

Customize your notifications for tour dates near your hometown, birthday wishes, or special discounts in our online store!
terms

By submitting my information, I agree to receive personalized updates and marketing messages about Nonesuch based on my information, interests, activities, website visits and device data and in accordance with the Privacy Policy. I understand that I can opt-out at any time by emailing privacypolicy@wmg.com.

Related Posts

  • Friday, January 19, 2024
    Friday, January 19, 2024

    Ambrose Akinmusire's album Owl Song, Cécile McLorin Salvant's Ghost Song and Mélusine, and Yussef Dayes' Black Classical Music are all topics of conversation on the latest New York Times Popcast episode, "An Elastic and Impressive Moment in Jazz," hosted by Times music critic Jon Caramanica, with guests and Times music writers Marcus J. Moore and Giovanni Russonello. You can hear their conversation about "impressive recent releases" and this moment in jazz here.

    Journal Topics: Artist NewsPodcastReviews
  • Wednesday, January 3, 2024
    Wednesday, January 3, 2024

    Ambrose Akinmusire's Nonesuch debut album, Owl Song, featuring guitarist Bill Frisell and drummer Herlin Riley, has received critical acclaim since its release in December, including being named among the year's best by the New York Times, Jazzwise, and the Irish Times, which says: "Akinmusire is a generational talent ... From the first notes of the opening title track you know you are in a place of great beauty." DownBeat says: "A quiet rush of gorgeous sound where space, tone and beauty come together in one of the most impactful albums of 2023 ... This is one of the most interesting recordings to come along in a very long time by one of the most interesting artists of our time." The Wall Street Journal says: "It sounds like a tiny, joyous celebration ... Gorgeous details abound." The Financial Times calls him "the standout trumpeter of his generation" and says: "The one-off ensemble becomes a heavenly match." Record Collector says: "Akinmusire opens a fresh chapter in his career with the quietly magnificent Owl Song, arguably his most accomplished recording yet."

    Journal Topics: Artist NewsReviews