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Africa Boogie

from Dibango 82 by Manu Dibango

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    SIZZLING UNISSUED 1982 LIVE PERFORMANCE BY MANU DIBANGO MIXING AFRICAN MUSIC WITH FUNK AND JAZZ, RECORDED LIVE AT THÉATRE LA CRIÉE IN MARSEILLE. REMASTERED FROM THE ORIGINAL INA TAPES

    Wewantsounds is delighted to release Dibango 82 an unreleased live recording by Manu Dibango for the first time on vinyl, taped in Marseille, Dec 1982. The electrifying live performance features the African legend alongside his stellar 8-piece group, blending funk, jazz, and African rhythms. Highlights include “Africa Boogie” and “Waka Juju.” This album released in partnership with INA and Soul Makossa, Dibango’s label captures the African legend at the top of his game. Remastered from the original tapes with liner notes by Graeme Ewens and concert organiser Christian Ducasse, it features a front cover photo by key African paris-based photographer Bill Akwa Bétotè

    - First ever vinyl release of this key early 80s Manu Dibango concert
    - Released in collaboration with INA and Soul Makossa, Manu Dibango's publishing company
    - Remastered from the original tapes by INA and Colorsound Studio, Paris
    - 2pp Insert featuring Liner Notes (Eng/Fr) by Graeme Ewens and introduction by concert organiser Christian Ducasse
    - Unissued cover photo by cult Paris-based photographer Bill Akwa Betote

    Recorded Live 22nd Dec. 1982 at Théâtre la Criée, Marseille France
    Manu Dibango - Sax, Vocal
    Jerry "Bokilo" Malekani: Guitar
    Hary Gofin: Bass
    Del Rabenja: Keyboards, Fender Rhodes
    Brice Wassy: Drums
    Valery Lobe: Percussion
    Jean Pierre Coco: Percussion
    Florence Titty Dimbeng: Vocals
    Sissy Dipoko: Vocals

    Includes unlimited streaming of Dibango 82 via the free Bandcamp app, plus high-quality download in MP3, FLAC and more.
    Download available in 24-bit/88.2kHz.
    ... more
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    Purchasable with gift card

      €23 EUR or more 

     

  • Compact Disc (CD) + Digital Album

    SIZZLING UNISSUED 1982 LIVE PERFORMANCE BY MANU DIBANGO MIXING AFRICAN MUSIC WITH FUNK AND JAZZ, RECORDED LIVE AT THÉATRE LA CRIÉE IN MARSEILLE. REMASTERED FROM THE ORIGINAL INA TAPES

    Wewantsounds is delighted to release Dibango 82 an unreleased live recording by Manu Dibango taped in Marseille, Dec 1982. The electrifying live performance features the African legend alongside his stellar 8-piece group, blending funk, jazz, and African rhythms. Highlights include “Africa Boogie” and “Waka Juju.” This album released in partnership with INA and Soul Makossa, Dibango’s label captures the African legend at the top of his game. Remastered from the original tapes with liner notes by Graeme Ewens and concert organiser Christian Ducasse, it features a front cover photo by key African paris-based photographer Bill Akwa Bétotè

    - First ever CD release of this key early 80s Manu Dibango concert
    - Released in collaboration with INA and Soul Makossa, Manu Dibango's publishing company
    - Remastered from the original tapes by INA and Colorsound Studio, Paris
    - 8pp booklet featuring Liner Notes (Eng/Fr) by Graeme Ewens and introduction by concert organiser Christian Ducasse
    - Unissued cover photo by cult Paris-based photographer Bill Akwa Betote

    Recorded Live 22nd Dec. 1982 at Théâtre la Criée, Marseille France
    Manu Dibango - Sax, Vocal
    Jerry "Bokilo" Malekani: Guitar
    Hary Gofin: Bass
    Del Rabenja: Keyboards, Fender Rhodes
    Brice Wassy: Drums
    Valery Lobe: Percussion
    Jean Pierre Coco: Percussion
    Florence Titty Dimbeng: Vocals
    Sissy Dipoko: Vocals

    Includes unlimited streaming of Dibango 82 via the free Bandcamp app, plus high-quality download in MP3, FLAC and more.
    Download available in 24-bit/88.2kHz.
    ... more
    ships out within 5 days
    Purchasable with gift card

      €13 EUR or more 

     

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from Dibango 82, released April 4, 2025

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