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Mektoub performs a variety of Mediterranean folk-jazz and original music by singer/songwriter Nielo Gaglione, an immigrant to Iowa from Southern France. Nielo’s compositional style is rooted in influences from reggae, jazz, and musical traditions from North Africa, and his joyful lyrics often speak to values of social progress and love. Nielo, John Rapson, and Ryan Smith began Mektoub in 2019 in Iowa City and before the pandemic could most frequently be found performing at Goosetown Café in Iowa City. Their first album Elizabeth includes new members and releases in April of 2022.
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