Rokia Koné

It's a voice that soars ? pure, clear and true ? above bass and synths, traditional percussion and infectious Mande guitar grooves. A stop-you-in-your-tracks voice instantly familiar to anyone in Mali, West Africa: Rokia Kon?, aka the Rose of Bamako.\n One of Mali's most beloved and dynamic artists, Kon? is a force to be reckoned with. Her captivating performances in the city's local maquis clubs very often last for hours, as Kon? runs the gamut of emotion from joy to despair, fury to tenderness, wielding that astounding voice with grace and power.\n Kon?'s musical journey began as a young child in the courtyard of her home in Dioro near S?gou, the cradle of the great Bamana Empire. The young Rokia headed to Bamako, becoming a backing singer for Alia Coulibaly, one of Mali's biggest stars, then quickly earned top billing as a solo artist in her own right. In 2016, she was invited to join feminist supergroup Les Amazones d?Afrique and make her debut on an international stage. In 2022, Rokia released her debut album BAMANAN, a collaboration with producer Jacknife Lee (U2, R.E.M, Snow Patrol, The Killers).\n 8% administrative fee applies for online & telephone orders.A ?2.50 postage fee is applicable on all orders if opting for postal delivery.More information about booking fees