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Not what you would call a musical family, but my father used to play saxophone, and I discovered many genres of music when I was a child. Rokia Traore callchilddiscover Change image and share on social
We need self-confidence in our ability to build Africa. I trust in Mali and I trust in music. Rokia Traore abilityafricabuild Change image and share on social
Going back and forth between Western Arabic and African countries clearly created the various musical backgrounds I could have and obviously influenced my professional attitude, my way of approaching both music composition and singing, particularly phrasing. Rokia Traore africanapproacharabic share on social
So I write melodies - thirty, forty, fifty - then I cast them off until I have just two or three. If only one is needed, I go see the director and ask him to decide. Michel Legrand castdecidedirector Change image and share on social
I know this world is ruled by infinite intelligence. Everything that surrounds us- everything that exists - proves that there are infinite laws behind it. There can be no denying this fact. It is mathematical in its precision. Thomas A. Edison denyexistfact share on social
After decades spent in rewrite rooms surrounded by other shouting writers, I discovered that I work best alone. I like being in charge of my time, working out the problems according to my own rhythms and being able to nap. That's a big one, the napping on demand! Maria Semple bigchargedecade share on social