About Djely Tapa
Djely Tapa was a Malian and Canadian singer.
Djely Tapa is the stage name of Sountougoumba Diarra, a Malian-Canadian musician, who performs and records both as a solo artist, and as leader of the Afrobeat group Afrikana Soul Sister. Her solo album Barokan won the Juno Award for World Music Album of the Year at the Juno Awards of 2020.
Born and raised in Mali, Diarra moved to Canada to study sciences, but retained her interest and participation in music. Her music draws on the griot tradition of West African music and literature.
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Who was Djely Tapa?
malian-Canadian musician
When was Djely Tapa born?
Djely Tapa was born in Mali.
What was Djely Tapa's occupation?
Djely Tapa was a singer.
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Djely Tapa was Malian and Canadian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Djely Tapa. https://biography.guide/djely-tapa/
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