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Dobet Gnahoré

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Participations

91

Song Writer

39

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2

Vocalist

2

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Bio

Dobet Gnahoré is a renowned Côte d'Ivoire singer, dancer, percussionist, and songwriter. She is also the daughter of Boni Gnahoré, a master percussionist and artist. Gnahoré performs with the group, Na Afriki, which is primarily composed of French and Tunisian musicians that accompany her on the guitar, sanza, balafon, calebasse, and bongos. Her songs frequently address social concerns, such as the value of family and AIDS. She is a multilingual singer - can sing in seven different languages.

Discography

Albums⁶

Couleur

Couleur2021 • AlbumTracks: 12

Miziki

Miziki2018 • AlbumTracks: 12

Na Dre

Na Dre2014 • AlbumTracks: 14

Djekpa La You

Djekpa La You2010 • AlbumTracks: 13

Na Afriki

Na Afriki2007 • AlbumTracks: 15

Ano Neko

Ano Neko2004 • AlbumTracks: 16

EPs¹

Koko - EP

Koko - EP2021 • EPTracks: 2

Singles¹⁰

Dagou

Dagou2022 • SingleTracks: 1

Lagô

Lagô2022 • SingleTracks: 1

Good Vibe

Good Vibe2022 • SingleTracks: 1

Rédemption

Rédemption2021 • SingleTracks: 1

Yakané

Yakané2021 • SingleTracks: 1

Léve-Toi

Léve-Toi2021 • SingleTracks: 1

Na m'bita

Na m'bita2021 • SingleTracks: 1

Confinement

Confinement2020 • SingleTracks: 1

Djoli

Djoli2018 • SingleTracks: 1

Miziki

Miziki2018 • SingleTracks: 1

Label

Record Label associated with Dobet Gnahoré - past and current.

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