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“I used to play guitar for myself and write lyrics and listen to different styles of music.”

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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“I've been in contact with music since I was four or five years old through my father, because of the interest he had in music and all his musical skills. I finally managed to make that my profession.”

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“My father was not able to get all the vinyl he used to listen to with me. He couldn't travel as he did it because of his profession as a diplomatic career.”

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“The 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.”

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“Traveling changed my personality and gave me ability to do the music I do and to think in a certain way that everything can be possible.”

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“I wanted to come back to the guitar after three albums and almost 10 years. I started to miss this instrument and I wanted to come back to the guitar.”

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“I'm in a state of my life when the essential is very important to me. I don't like long songs with complicated arrangements and breaks anymore.”

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“I prefer simple things - monotone melodies repeating the same things all the time. Because I think life is like that.”

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“We're repeating the same things all the time; there aren't many new things happening in this life.”

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