Makossa
Cameroon's bass-driven dance groove
Макоса је светли плесни брауз из обалског региона Камеруна Дуала, који је глобално познат од стране Ману Дибанго из 1972. године хит “Сул Макоса”. То се често помиње поред Бикуци, бржег, перкусивног стила исторично из око Јаундеа.
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.
Приметљиви извођачи
Макоса је светски позната својим хитом из 1972. године.
Где живи
Питања и одговори
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.