The fact of playing an ...

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.
 Rokia Traore

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We need self-confidence in our ability to build Africa. I trust in Mali and I trust in music.
 Rokia Traore
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.
 Rokia Traore
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.
 Rokia Traore
When you are able to make a living with your job as an artist, that means you have an audience and you have to thank this audience.
 Rokia Traore
I can introduce new parts because when you are on stage in front of a very happy audience or people who love what you are doing, you are able to do extraordinary things that you yourself didn't think you could do before.
 Rokia Traore