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Makossa
Cameroon's bass-driven dance groove
Maia se yon bèl esman, byen souvan, li te konn vwayaje soti nan yon zòn ki bò kot kot lanmè ki rele Janlo. Li te konn fè anpil moun konnen sa k te pase nan zòn sa a. Li te konn fè gwo chanjman nan istwa yo nan peyi sa a. Li te konn fè anpil moun konnen jan moun te konn fè moun konnen l.
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.
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Lòm Bou
Te gen yon gwo gwo foul moun byen konnen ki te frape l nan ane 1972, ki te rele Mayrek Syea.
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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.
