Makossa
Cameroon's bass-driven dance groove
An Makossa sarong maliwanag, adccc-deteng bayleng adrove hale sa baybayon na rehiyon sa Cameroon's cutcie, na ginibong bantog sa bilog na kinaban kan Manu Dibango's 1972's 1972. An mga singya na Messa. Sa parati, pigsasambit ini kaiba an Biksi, sarong mas marikas na estilo nin pag-ucucunggo hale sa palibot kan Ga.
Origin & history
Makossa grew out of Cameroon's coastal Douala region as a guitar-and-horn dance groove built around a heavy bass line.
Manu Dibango's 1972 hit “Soul Makossa” carried the sound to the world, becoming a global hit and shaping music far beyond Cameroon. It's often mentioned alongside Bikutsi, a faster, percussive style historically tied to the Beti/Ewondo people around Yaoundé.
Dai Puedeng Mga pintor
Ginibong Maesessa sa bilog na globo na bantog sa saiyang 1972 an zic na Makossa.
Kun saen iyan nag - iistar
Mga Hapot & Simbag
What is Makossa?+
Makossa is a bright, bass-driven dance groove from Cameroon's coastal Douala region.
Who made Makossa famous worldwide?+
Manu Dibango carried Makossa to global fame with his 1972 hit “Soul Makossa.”
What's the difference between Makossa and Bikutsi?+
Makossa comes from Cameroon's coastal Douala region, while Bikutsi is a faster, more percussive style historically from around Yaoundé, tied to the Beti/Ewondo people.
What country is Makossa from?+
Makossa comes from Cameroon — visit Cameroon's country hub to explore more of its music and culture.