Name: African Voodoo
Brand: Manu Dibango

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SMV6CD

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Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2023-03-24

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3760370260943

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SMV6

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2023-02-10

3760370260936

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Artist

Manu Dibango

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African

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Soul Makossa

Manu Dibango was a Cameroonian saxophonist born on December 12, 1933 in Douala. With his musical career starting in Brussels and Paris in the 1950s, he originally trained in classical piano. In 1960, he became a member of African Jazz directed by Joseph Kabasele (Le Grand Kalle) and later formed his own band in Cameroon in 1963. Moving to Paris in 1965, he achieved international recognition with his breakthrough hit "Soul Makossa" in 1972. Sadly, Manu Dibango passed away on March 24, 2020 in France.

Soul Makossa is a production company founded by the legendary musician Manu Dibango. With a rich history in the music industry, Soul Makossa has become synonymous with quality and innovation. Known for their diverse roster of talented artists, they have consistently delivered groundbreaking music across various genres.

Under the guidance of Manu Dibango, Soul Makossa has established itself as a leading force in the global music scene. Their commitment to nurturing and promoting exceptional talent has resulted in numerous successful releases that have captivated audiences worldwide.

With an emphasis on creativity and originality, Soul Makossa continues to push boundaries and challenge conventional norms. From soulful melodies to infectious rhythms, their artists possess a unique ability to connect with listeners on a profound level.

African Voodoo, Manu Dibango’s rare and unknown treasure! 1971 : Manu Dibango records the precious album African Voodoo in line with its twin Africadelic. Twelve masterful Afro Soul, Jazz, Funk or Latin nuggets without a ripple for more than fifty years, which are taking us deeply into Manu Dibango’s brilliant dicography. The authentic material composing African Voodoo, modestly qualified by the maestro as « a bit spicy mood music », was promised to another destiny before representing one of the most emblematic albums of Manu Dibango’s discography. Recorded in 1971 at Mondiaphone label studio, this album was not meant for sales. It followed a request of Afro-Urban sounds dedicated to French TV and radio shows seeking athmospheric background music.

African Voodoo

Music GB