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Ernesto Djedje
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Participations

54
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11
Songwriter
Bio
Ernesto Djédjé, was an influential Ivorian Musician from Daloa. Djédjé grew up in an environment that was steeped in music and began playing guitar at his teenage years when he joined "Ivoiro star", a leading dopé band. He continued to perform and made his first recording with Anoma Brou Felix with assistance from Manu Dibango. During this time, Djédjé developed a unique style of Bete root music. He performed extensively home and abroad and was a major influence on the development of African music.
Discography
Albums8
Tizere
Tizere2020 • AlbumTracks: 6
Best of Ernesto Djédjé
Best of Ernesto Djédjé2020 • AlbumTracks: 8
Zadie Bobo
Zadie Bobo2017 • AlbumTracks: 6
Aguisse
Aguisse2017 • AlbumTracks: 8
Bliwana
Bliwana2017 • AlbumTracks: 7
Roi Du Ziglibithy
Roi Du Ziglibithy2013 • AlbumTracks: 12
Le Rio Ziglibithien
Le Rio Ziglibithien2001 • AlbumTracks: 6
Sa Demiere Chanson
Sa Demiere Chanson1982 • AlbumTracks: 2
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