ARTIST: Tal National

DOWNLOAD: "Kaani"

SHOW: Sunday at Mercury Lounge ($10)

The capital city of the West African nation Niger is called Niamey, and that’s where the group Tal National is from. The guitar-based ensemble has been famous within their country’s borders for years – but now they’re bringing their joyous Afropop to the U.S. Take a listen to, and download the title track from their latest album, called “Kaani.”

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Every weekday, we're offering free mp3s from artists playing in the metropolitan area. Download the song, and if you like what you hear, click the show link to see the show.