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Tag: Niarela Papou

Niarela Papou from his Mali video. Niarela wearing a light blue robe surrounded by female singers.
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As Real as the Real Deal Gets

Tom Orr September 6, 2025 No Comments Malian musicNiarela Papouworld music

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…

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Niarela Papou - Le Renouveau album cover - a photo of the artist wearing sunglasses and a hat.
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Tradition Plus

Tom Orr April 6, 2025 No Comments kamalé ngoniMalian musicNiarela PapouWassulu musicworld music

Malian artist Niarela Papou gives his country’s wassulu music an extra danceable twist on “Sigui,” where instruments like the traditional kamalé ngoni lute are prominent…

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