Melancholy, dreamy, romantic—yet Nin is not afraid to tackle big issues like the plague of war in her troubled land of Africa, giving room to true focused listening and introspection, even as her words come in French, Kirundi or Swahili. Moving to Europe as an adult lent a decidedly modern European feel to her smooth sways, and it wasn't long before she held audiences captive on and off stage, with acclaimed releases like Sambolera in the ‘90s. With true strength emanating out of melodies full of charm, Nin's music is invariably rich in emotion, even at its most stripped down.