National Geographic Music (National Geographic)

Journey through the life and sounds of Boubacar Traore via this soundtrack to the film of the same name, 'Je Chanterai Pour Toi' . The songs on this album are like confessionals, brief but intimate insights into the most private experiences of Traore. Given that most of the recordings were made, literally, on the road, the quality is highly impressive. The settings add immediacy to the songs, an extra dimension of humanity and vulnerability, and offer a hand of inclusion to the listener. The addition of guests such as Ali Farka Toure, Rokia Traore, Koletigui Diabate and Ballake Sissoko help to place our subject and to fill out the musical landscape.

— CalabashMusic.com