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Participations
Bio
Manu Dibango, born in Douala, Cameroon, was a revered musician, composer, and saxophonist who played a vital role in introducing African music to the global stage. Growing up in a diverse cultural environment, Dibango developed a distinct sound on the saxophone, blending Cameroonian rhythms with jazz, funk, and Afrobeat influences. In 1972, he gained international recognition with the release of "Soul Makossa," a chart-topping hit that propelled him to global fame. Dibango's music transcended boundaries, captivating audiences worldwide. His live performances showcased his exceptional talent and stage presence, leaving a lasting impact on listeners. Manu Dibango's legacy endures. Despite his passing on March 24, 2020, his unique sound and pioneering efforts continue to inspire and resonate with music lovers globally.
Discography
![M & M](/_next/image?url=%2Fno-image.png&w=3840&q=75)
![Balade En Saxo](/_next/image?url=%2Fno-image.png&w=3840&q=75)
![Past Present Future - French Version](/_next/image?url=%2Fno-image.png&w=3840&q=75)
![Ballad Emotion](/_next/image?url=%2Fno-image.png&w=3840&q=75)
![Choc ’N Soul: 1978‐1989 Sessions](/_next/image?url=%2Fno-image.png&w=3840&q=75)
![African Woodoo - 2008](/_next/image?url=%2Fno-image.png&w=3840&q=75)
![Lion Of Africa](/_next/image?url=%2Fno-image.png&w=3840&q=75)
![Manu Dibango Joue Sidney Bechet](/_next/image?url=%2Fno-image.png&w=3840&q=75)
![From Africa](/_next/image?url=%2Fno-image.png&w=3840&q=75)
![B Sides](/_next/image?url=%2Fno-image.png&w=3840&q=75)
![Kamer Feeling](/_next/image?url=%2Fno-image.png&w=3840&q=75)
![Mboa' Su Kamer Feelin'](/_next/image?url=%2Fno-image.png&w=3840&q=75)
![CubAfrica](/_next/image?url=%2Fno-image.png&w=3840&q=75)
![Manu Safari](/_next/image?url=%2Fno-image.png&w=3840&q=75)
![Sax & Spirituals Lamastabastani](/_next/image?url=%2Fno-image.png&w=3840&q=75)
![Negropolitaines Vol. 2](/_next/image?url=%2Fno-image.png&w=3840&q=75)
![Wakafrika](/_next/image?url=%2Fno-image.png&w=3840&q=75)
![Manu Dibango Live 91](/_next/image?url=%2Fno-image.png&w=3840&q=75)
![Polysonik](/_next/image?url=%2Fno-image.png&w=3840&q=75)
![Negropolitaines Vol. 1](/_next/image?url=%2Fno-image.png&w=3840&q=75)
![La Fête À Manu](/_next/image?url=%2Fno-image.png&w=3840&q=75)
![Deliverance](/_next/image?url=%2Fno-image.png&w=3840&q=75)
![Seventie's](/_next/image?url=%2Fno-image.png&w=3840&q=75)
![Afrijazzy](/_next/image?url=%2Fno-image.png&w=3840&q=75)
![Electric Africa - Remastered](/_next/image?url=%2Fno-image.png&w=3840&q=75)
![Soft And Sweet](/_next/image?url=%2Fno-image.png&w=3840&q=75)
![Le Prix De La Liberté - Bande Originale Du Film](/_next/image?url=%2Fno-image.png&w=3840&q=75)
![Ceddo - Bande Originale Du Film](/_next/image?url=%2Fno-image.png&w=3840&q=75)
![Gone Clear - The Complete Kingston Sessions](/_next/image?url=%2Fno-image.png&w=3840&q=75)
![Super Kumba](/_next/image?url=%2Fno-image.png&w=3840&q=75)
![Africadelic](/_next/image?url=%2Fno-image.png&w=3840&q=75)
![Soul Makossa](/_next/image?url=%2Fno-image.png&w=3840&q=75)
![African Voodoo](/_next/image?url=%2Fno-image.png&w=3840&q=75)
![Saxy - Party](/_next/image?url=%2Fno-image.png&w=3840&q=75)
![Surtension](/_next/image?url=%2Fno-image.png&w=3840&q=75)
![Mboa](/_next/image?url=%2Fno-image.png&w=3840&q=75)
![Maya Ma Bobe - Makossa Mix](/_next/image?url=%2Fno-image.png&w=3840&q=75)
![Home Made](/_next/image?url=%2Fno-image.png&w=3840&q=75)
![Sun Explosion](/_next/image?url=%2Fno-image.png&w=3840&q=75)
![Toumba](/_next/image?url=%2Fno-image.png&w=3840&q=75)
![Demain L'Afrique](/_next/image?url=%2Fno-image.png&w=3840&q=75)
![Afrovision](/_next/image?url=%2Fno-image.png&w=3840&q=75)
![Manu 76](/_next/image?url=%2Fno-image.png&w=3840&q=75)
![Dikalo & Tele Miso](/_next/image?url=%2Fno-image.png&w=3840&q=75)
![O Boso](/_next/image?url=%2Fno-image.png&w=3840&q=75)
![The Soukouss](/_next/image?url=%2Fno-image.png&w=3840&q=75)
![Oa Na Mba](/_next/image?url=%2Fno-image.png&w=3840&q=75)
![Paris Je T'Aime D'Amour](/_next/image?url=%2Fno-image.png&w=3840&q=75)
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