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Khadja Nin

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Khadja Nin, a Burundian musician and daughter of a diplomat from her home country, began singing at an early age. The later, became the lead vocalist for Bujumbura choir, performing in her local cathedral. Though she began her professional career in the 1980s, her break in music came after the release of her album, Sambolera, while living in Belgium. Khadja Nin had eighteen releases including albums, EPs and singles before she retired from singing in 2002.

Discography

Albums⁴

Ya...1998 • AlbumTracks: 11

Sambolera1996 • AlbumTracks: 11

Ya Pili1994 • AlbumTracks: 13

Khadja Nin1992 • AlbumTracks: 12

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