As the daughter of a Malian diplomat, Rokia Traoré saw a lot of the world. She listened to all kinds of music, from classical and jazz to pop and traditional music. Traoré took the unusual decision for her noble caste to become a professional musician, not as an (improper) interpreter of the griot tradition but of a completely unique style of music. It is characterized by tender, light vocals,
… refined melodies and subtle, minimalist arrangements played by both traditional and Western instruments. The beautifully packaged DVD Live contains a concert by Traoré that was recorded in April 2004 in the concert hall La Cigale in Paris. The concert starts modestly with only Traoré's vocals and guitar, but gradually becomes more and more outgoing and festive with excellent virtuoso playing by the entire band. The DVD contains many extras, . In the Portrait we get to know Traoré as a self-confident, philosophizing, graceful and powerful woman who gives meaning to the value of humanity in life and music. (SvdP)more
