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1933 - 2020 / Cameroon

Manu Dibango

From Douala’s streets to the global dance floor

Manu Dibango turned the sounds of Cameroon into music heard around the world. Follow the saxophone player whose hit “Soul Makossa” helped shape disco, inspired pop stars and fought for African artists to get their due.

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01Three Kilos of Coffee3 min
02The Groove That Travelled3 min
03More Than a Sample3 min

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