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Tal National
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Participations

26
Vocalist
17
Song Writer
Bio
Without mentioning Hamadal Issoufou Moumine, a.k.a. Almeida, the founding father of Tall National, the band's history would be incomplete. The band was first formed in the early 2000s when the interests of three friends turned into a passion that they couldn't put a stop to. Before their debut album, "Apokte," was released in 2006, they gained notoriety and played concerts across Niger. Following the re-release of their third album, "Kaani," in 2013, they gained recognition on a global scale.
Discography
Albums3
Tantabara
Tantabara2018 • AlbumTracks: 8
Zoy Zoy
Zoy Zoy2015 • AlbumTracks: 8
Kaani
Kaani2011 • AlbumTracks: 8
Singles2
Akokas
Akokas2015 • SingleTracks: 1
Farila - Chimurenga Renaissance Remix
Farila - Chimurenga Renaissance Remix2015 • SingleTracks: 1
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