AfroLatino Vinyl Mix
https://amf.didiermary.fr/afrolatino-vinyl-mix/
Fascinating AfroLatino / Latin music from West-Africa. All original vinyl from Bénin, Côte d’Ivoire, etc.
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Serge Beynaud - Taper Dedans
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=egJnzPNpCyY
One of the prominent champions of coupé-décalé and loko loko at the moment in #CoteDIvoire.
Bibi Den’s – “The Best Ambiance”
https://amf.didiermary.fr/bibi-den-tshibayi-best-ambiance-kinshasa-abidjan-1982/
Kinshasa meets Abidjan in 1982, with Bibi Den’s Tshibayi and “The Best Ambiance”, released as a 12” single in the UK in 1984.
Bibi Denis Tshibayi was born in Luebo, in the Kasai Occidental province of the Democratic Republic of Congo (formerly Zaïre). He composed his first song at the age of 14, […]
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Miss Maawa – Bi Fourou (2009)
https://amf.didiermary.fr/miss-maawa-bi-fourou-2009/
Miss Maawa, aka Miss Maawa “Malaika,” was born in 1982 in the Ivory Coast, West Africa. The daughter of singer Kagbe Sidibe is following in her mother’s footsteps in the Wassoulou genre of music.
She began her solo career at the age of 17 with the release of her first album in Ivory Coast “Laihilalailala,” followed […]
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Gor La Montagne – Zimblo
https://amf.didiermary.fr/gor-la-montagne-zimblo/
Gohili Gôh Mathias, dit Gor la Montagne, est un chanteur ivoirien. Il est principalement connu pour sa chanson “Zimblo”, sur l’album “Danse de la rue” sorti en 1990.
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Scène musicale Africaine 80s à Paris
https://amf.didiermary.fr/explosion-scene-musicale-africaine-80s-paris/
Ce billet fait suite à un article de septembre 2018 sur l’explosion de la scène musicale africaine dans les années 80 à Paris, en particulier grâce au soutien de la diaspora, que j’avais lu en son temps… Si j’étais déjà “branché” musiques du continent, j’avais quitté Paris à cette époque et n’ai donc pas pu […]
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Dobet Gnahoré – Paléa (live)
https://amf.didiermary.fr/dobet-gnahore-palea-live/
“Widely considered one of contemporary African music’s most exciting new talents, Dobet Gnahoré has astounded audiences with her thrilling stage presence, appealing melodies and powerful singing.”
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Manou Gallo – Africa Woman Power
Manou N’Guessan Gallo (born 31 August 1972 in Côte d’Ivoire), is a West African singer, bandleader and electric bass guitar virtuoso.
Africa Woman Power
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LPlzDDk6o4Q
She eventually met the tour manager of Zap Mama and was offered the chance to tour with them in Europe. She performed with them for six years from 1997, […]
Edited 88d ago
Toto Le Banzou & ARII - Stabilise
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xKuvNkDlNlc
Rock from Cote d'Ivoire? Discover "Rock Ivoire"!
Dobet Gnahoré – Na Drê
Na Drê (my heart, mon coeur) from Dobet‘s eponymous album in 2014.
https://amf.didiermary.fr/dobet-gnahore-na-dre/
Grammy-winner Dobet Gnahoré is one of Africa’s hottest and most beloved talents. With her amazing voice, incredible dance moves, powerful presence, and colorful style sense, she appeals to fans of Angélique Kidjo, Yemi Alade, Fatoumata Diawara and other divas of African music.
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Dobet Gnahoré – Miziki
https://amf.didiermary.fr/dobet-gnahore-miziki/
From eponymous “Miziki” album in 2018, Dobet Gnahoré worked with multiple dancers @ Café de la Danse, a venue in Paris.
Edited 61d ago