I used to play guitar for myself and write lyrics and listen to different styles of music.
Rokia TraoreThe interesting thing for me is to put together all my influences and all my experiences I got through my traveling with my father.
Rokia TraoreI don't know if it's due to my age, that I'm older now, [but] I love the essentials. I don't like the things around us that are a kind of mirage.
Rokia TraoreThe fact of playing an instrument and singing... that I can try to make my dream of singing and becoming a professional musician come true is linked probably to the fact that I traveled a lot, which gave me an open mind and an ability to push my limits.
Rokia Traore