Manu Dibango
By Robert Leaver
An internationally recognized musical celebrity, the bald headed, shade wearing, sly smiling sax man Manu Dibango set a new paradigm for African musicians. His song, “Soul Makossa,” released in 1972 stands as one of the most enduring and influential dance songs of all time. Already recognized as a musical force in France when the song came out it became a popular dance hit in New York City. It crossed over to the Latin community and landed him on stage with the Fania All-Stars at Yankee Stadium for a legendary performance. Its song structure would help spawn the disco movement and it directly inspired songs by Michael Jackson, Poor Righteous Teachers, the Fugees, Eddie Murphy, and Jay-Z.... Read More
- City Of Origin:
- Douala, Cameroon
- Genre:
- World, Jazz
- Birthdate:
- 12/12/1933
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