- country:Mali
- region:West Africa
- style(s):Afro Jazz, African Blues
- label:DIAKRECORD
- type:Solo
- instrumentation:vocal, singer songwriter
- artist contact:Diakrecord
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- Mahamadou Sidibé dit Niarela Papou (Vocal, singer songwriter)
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Niaréla Papou, born Mahamadou Sidibé, is a versatile Malian artist, composer, and performer known for blending traditional and modern music. In 2022, she joined Mali's prestigious Badema National Orchestra, marking a major milestone in her career. In her various compositions, she showcases her diverse musical talents in genres such as jazz, blues, and Afrobeat, while singing in several languages, including Bambara and French. She hails from Wassoulou, whose influence is felt in her music.