Niarela Papou from his Mali video. Niarela wearing a light blue robe surrounded by female singers.

As Real as the Real Deal Gets

He’s based in France, but as both the title and feel of “Mali” indicate, Niarela Papou’s mind is on his homeland. The track is pure West African roots, acoustic, unencumbered and brilliant.

Author: Tom Orr

Tom Orr is a California-based writer whose talent and mental stability are of an equally questionable nature. His hobbies include ignoring trends, striking dramatic poses in front of his ever-tolerant wife and watching helplessly as his kids surpass him in all desirable traits.
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