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Sunday, 26 November 2017

Manu Dibango

Emmanuel N'Djoké Dibango (born 12 December 1933)


Cameroonian Saxophone Player and Vibraphone Player, Manu Dibango, is regarded for his fusion of Jazz, Funk and Traditional Cameroonian music. His song "Soul Makossa" was used by Michael Jackson to create "Wanna be starting something". He remains active after almost 50 years in the industry. Please take a listen here and have a relaxing Sunday: Big Blow and Soul Makossa

Source: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dibango
Background information
Birth nameEmmanuel N'Djoké Dibango
Born12 December 1933(age 83)
DoualaFrench Cameroon
GenresAfrican Rumbaafrofunk,afrobeatjazz,makossa,[1] traditional
Occupation(s)musician, song-writer
Instrumentssaxophone andvibraphone
Years active1968–present

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