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Makossa
Cameroon's bass-driven dance groove
Makossa adalah tarian groove cerah dari wilayah pesisir Kamerun Douala, dibuat terkenal secara global oleh Manu Dibango 1972 hit "Soul Makossa". Hal ini sering disebutkan bersama dengan Bikutsi, yang lebih cepat, percussive gaya historis dari seluruh Yaoundé.
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.
Seniman yang tak dikenal
Manu Dibango
Membuat Makossa terkenal secara global dengan 1972 nya hit "Soul Makossa".
Dimana ia tinggal
Tanya Jawab
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.
