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Rokia Traoré
Rokia Traoré is quite possibly one of the most talented female singer/songwriters to ever come out of Mali, one of Africa’s most musically rich countries. Her incredible musicianship and persuasive vocal skills allow her to effortlessly blend the sounds of Mali with desert blues, folk, and other traditions. One of the most inventive artists in Africa today, Rokia is remarkable not just for the range of her powerful and emotional voice but also for her stunning live performances. On her 2016 release, Né So, Rokia turns to friends John Parish (PJ Harvey, Eels), John Paul Jones (Led Zeppelin), and Devendra Banhart to help her express her deep sadness at the state of turmoil in her native Mali. Lamenting her homeland’s loss of life, culture, and traditions, Rokia draws audiences in with a striking translation from emotion to song, including transcriptions of some of Toni Morrison’s prolific writings.
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Hi Sarah! I would love to go to this concert. Is there a chance you can get a ticket for me? Thanks!
Hello, I am would like to rsvp for this event. Is it possible to bring a plus 1?
The program cannot purchase a ticket for individuals who are not in the program. Since this event has assigned seating, what I can do is buy a ticket for you and you can purchase another ticket for a seat immediately adjacent. Give me a call 646.312.2073 to coordinate.