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kerfala kante
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Discography
Albums7
Djely Laye
Djely Laye2016 • AlbumTracks: 10
Biyedi
Biyedi2012 • AlbumTracks: 12
Kaïra
Kaïra2011 • AlbumTracks: 11
Senekela
Senekela2001 • AlbumTracks: 8
Que se passe-t-il
Que se passe-t-il2000 • AlbumTracks: 10
New System
New System1998 • AlbumTracks: 10
Fara Fina
Fara Fina1996 • AlbumTracks: 9
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