Makossa
Cameroon's bass-driven dance groove
Makossa eo ur groove deñs gant bas e-barzh ar maez Douala ar c'hoari Kameroun, oa krouet gant Manu Dibango e 1972 e-touez "Soul Makossa". O soñjal a-hed Bikutsi, un doare herc'h herc'henn diouzh Yaounde.
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.
Arzourien
Lakaet a ra Makossa ar re a-bezh gant e 1972. "Soul Makossa".
Pelec'h e vev.
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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.