Rokia Traoré

Malian-born singer, songwriter and guitarist
Person human Q256065
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Summary

Rokia Traoré is a human[1]. Born in Kolokani[2], she… she was born on January 24, 1974[3]. She worked as a singer-songwriter[4], singer[5], and composer[6]. She has Wikipedia articles in 19 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[7]

Key Facts

  • Rokia Traoré was born in Kolokani[2].
  • Rokia Traoré was born on January 24, 1974[3].
  • Rokia Traoré held citizenship in Mali[8].
  • Rokia Traoré held citizenship in France[9].
  • Bambara was Rokia Traoré's native language[10].
  • Rokia Traoré's professions included singer-songwriter[4].
  • Rokia Traoré worked as a singer[5].
  • Rokia Traoré's professions included composer[6].
  • Rokia Traoré's field of work was music composing[11].
  • Rokia Traoré received the Victory of the album of traditional musics or musics of the world[12].
  • Rokia Traoré is recorded as female[13].
  • Rokia Traoré's instance of is recorded as human[14].
  • Rokia Traoré's genre is world music[15].
  • Rokia Traoré's genre is music of Africa[16].
  • Rokia Traoré's Commons category is recorded as Rokia Traoré[17].
  • Rokia Traoré's family name is recorded as Traoré[18].
  • Rokia Traoré's given name is recorded as Rokia[19].
  • Rokia Traoré's official website is recorded as http://www.rokiatraore.net[20].
  • Rokia Traoré's instrument is recorded as guitar[21].
  • Rokia Traoré's instrument is recorded as voice[22].
  • Rokia Traoré's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Bambara[23].
  • Rokia Traoré's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as French[24].
  • Rokia Traoré's start of work period is recorded as 1997[25].
  • Rokia Traoré's place of detention is recorded as Fleury-Mérogis Prison[26].
  • Rokia Traoré's social media followers is recorded as {'amount': '+7464'}[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Kolokani[2], Rokia Traoré… she was born on January 24, 1974[3]. Bambara was her native language[10].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include singer-songwriter[4], singer[5], and composer[6]. Rokia Traoré's field of work was music composing[11].

Recognition

Rokia Traoré received the Victory of the album of traditional musics or musics of the world[12].

Why It Matters

Rokia Traoré has Wikipedia articles in 19 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[7] She is known by 12 alternative names across languages and contexts.[28]

FAQs

Where was Rokia Traoré born?

Rokia Traoré's place of birth was Kolokani[2].

What did Rokia Traoré do for work?

Rokia Traoré worked as singer-songwriter[4], singer[5], and composer[6].

What awards did Rokia Traoré receive?

Honors received include Victory of the album of traditional musics or musics of the world[12].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [13] ↑ . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [8] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] ↑ . courrierinternational.com. courrierinternational.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  5. [14] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [5] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [16] ↑ . Montreux Jazz Festival Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [3] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . gala.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  16. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] ↑ . Montreux Jazz Festival Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] ↑ . Montreux Jazz Festival Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] ↑ . CONOR.SI. wikidata.org.
  23. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] ↑ . lemonde.fr. Retrieved . lemonde.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  25. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [28] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 9w ago · Yirba · 2026-08-11 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    P14750 → 1C62-884A-951B-10D0-4CE8
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  2. 21w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-19 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation → singer-songwriter, singer, composer
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  3. 21w ago · 1000mm · 2026-05-19 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Place of birth → Kolokani
    Work period start → —
    Aliases → —
    Family name → Traoré
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