The Smithsonian Associates and the Francophonie Committee of Washington are proud to present Le Festival de la Francophonie 2010, running through April 11. Join us in celebrating the French-speaking world with a month long series of award-winning international films, musicians, and performers who come from around the globe for this special occasion. Our concert events will feature folk music, children’s groups, and cutting-edge electronic music artists. The festival kicks off with the Grand Fete de la Francophonie at La Maison Francaise, Embassy of France—an evening devoted to presenting the cultural traditions, culinary specialties, and music of more than 30 countries and partners.

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Rokia Traore
Sun., April 11, 2010 at 7 p.m.
Malian singer, songwriter, and guitarist Rokia Traore’s blend of traditional African rhythms and instruments with Western sounds have marked her out as one of Africa’s most innovative and acclaimed musicians.