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.

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.