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“An artist who doesn't have any audience is not an artist.”

Quote by Rokia Traore

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Rokia Traore, born on January 26, 1974, is a renowned singer and songwriter. Her music blends traditional African sounds with modern pop elements, captivating audiences worldwide. more

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“In general, in painting sometimes people like Picasso or somebody are not very well known in the beginning, sometimes they become well known just before they die, or sometimes after they have died. I think these people start to be artists after they've stopped existing.”

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“When you have a chance to be an artist with an audience in your lifetime, you have to say thanks to your audience. That's a great thing. That's the best thing that can happen to an artist.”

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“The audiences are really different in general. Even in the same country or in the same city, from one venue to another, the audiences can be totally different.”

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“You can be a star here in Europe and not be known at all in the United States.”

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“It's a great experience just to understand that finally being well known is not the most important thing.”

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