Premier Guitar Features Rokia Traoré

Rokia Traoré, whose album Né So recently spent four weeks at the top of the CMJ New World chart, is a stunning vocalist and guitarist whose “free-ranging palette” as a player has drawn the attention of Premier Guitar. Those interested in the artistry behind her music should surf on over to the site, which features a lengthy article on Traoré that delves deeply into the details of her sound.

In addition to interviewing the musician herself, Premier Guitar talked to her musical collaborators to learn what makes her guitar work special. According to producer John Parish (PJ Harvey, Sparklehorse, The Eels), her manner of playing is both “challenging” and “liberating.” Learn what he means here.