Rokia Traoré - Wanita

Rokia Traoré was not born into a griot family, and her second album, from 2000, shows her building her own style from Malian instruments. Ngoni, balafon and acoustic guitar make a light, chamber-like setting for her clear, delicate voice. It is the most intimate album here. Choose it if you like acoustic singer-songwriters and want a Malian record that feels personal rather than epic.