The godfather of the Soul Makossa spoke to Jazzwise about how he got started and his incredible 50 years in music - clips taken from his new CD and DVD Lion Of Africa - our now
As Bad as Bush and his ilk have fucked everything up, I am very hopeful that President Obama will revitalize the arts in American schools. Jazz is is almost dead to our children. Most don't even realize the history music and how it all comes together universally. It would be an absolute tragedy if all they have is Miley Cyrus, the Jonas Brothers, and Soulja Boy as there points if reference. When I play this music at home, my kids look at like have two heads.
somebody knows where i can find the acapella of soul makossa?? or the sounds in a pack file something like that please
gre5711 10 months ago
Interesting but dissappointing interveiw that didn't even touch the subject of the Grand Kalle, his Tam Tam club or his first disco standard "Ekedy".
eloriousharb2 2 years ago
As Bad as Bush and his ilk have fucked everything up, I am very hopeful that President Obama will revitalize the arts in American schools. Jazz is is almost dead to our children. Most don't even realize the history music and how it all comes together universally. It would be an absolute tragedy if all they have is Miley Cyrus, the Jonas Brothers, and Soulja Boy as there points if reference. When I play this music at home, my kids look at like have two heads.
Peace and Blessings
darqman82 3 years ago
Manu you still rock! May you rock for another fifty years.
38Boba64 3 years ago
Tenor is out of tune otherwise you guys are great.
stegbar 4 years ago
Kai....Manu and Courtney Pine....These men are legends of their instruments... I love both of them to bits
bellemskey 4 years ago
manu you are the best
dreadtodred 4 years ago
I like his playing and his songs especially Soul Makossa,thnx for this video
casawihollandi 4 years ago 2
Manu Dibango could really play his tail off.
RLW1967 4 years ago 2