Traoré's third album, "Tchamantché," finds the Malian artist exploring a more expansive musical palette, incorporating French and English lyrics alongside her native Bambara, and adding subtle jazz and blues inflections to her signature Afro-pop sound.
- Recorded in Brussels and Paris, the album features guest appearances from Malian guitarist Boubacar Traoré and Senegalese bassist and producer Thierno Koité.
- "Tchamantché" was Traoré's first release on the Decca Records label, an imprint more commonly associated with classical music.
- The album was met with critical acclaim, with many praising Traoré's sophisticated songwriting and genre-bending approach.
Malian singer-songwriter Rokia Traoré is a singular voice in West African music, known for her distinctive blend of traditional Mandé influences and contemporary sounds. In 2008, with "Tchamantché," she had already established herself as a prominent figure, moving beyond the Bambara-language recordings of her earlier work.
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