Uploaded June 2013 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Rokia Traoré performs Ka Moun Kè - live session
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In an exclusive live session at the Guardian previewing her performance at Glastonbury Festival 2013, Malian singer-songwriter Rokia Traoré performs Ka Moun Kè, from her latest album, Beautiful Africa. She explains the genesis of the track, a love song, and how the subtle differences between Mandingo melodies and lyrics and her own Bambara style are unlikely to be picked up by those without much knowledge of Malian music. The title translates as 'Darling, What Can I Do For You?'
Rokia Traoré performs Ka Moun Kè - live session
Subscribe to Guardian Music here: bit.ly/138dSZu
In an exclusive live session at the Guardian previewing her performance at Glastonbury Festival 2013, Malian singer-songwriter Rokia Traoré performs Ka Moun Kè, from her latest album, Beautiful Africa. She explains the genesis of the track, a love song, and how the subtle differences between Mandingo melodies and lyrics and her own Bambara style are unlikely to be picked up by those without much knowledge of Malian music. The title translates as 'Darling, What Can I Do For You?'
