Music
08 May 2020
This Video Explores the Countless Songs That Sample Manu Dibango's 'Soul Makossa'
In their new video, Sample Chief highlights how influential 'Soul Makossa' has been on popular music.
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24 March 2020
10 Essential Manu Dibango Songs
A giant has fallen. We pay tribute to Manu Dibango by highlighting some of the best songs from the Cameroonian jazz legend's extensive discography.
Music
19 March 2020
Legendary Cameroonian Musician, Manu Dibango, Tests Positive For Coronavirus
After a recent hospital stay, the 86-year-old "Soul Makossa" creator is now "recovering and resting in serenity."
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10 February 2014
South Africa's Other Afro-Jazz: Louis Moholo And The Apartheid Avant-Garde
South Africa's 'Other' Afro-Jazz: Louis Moholo And The Apartheid Avant-Garde.
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