Makossa: A Deep Dive into the Infectious Music Genre from CameroonBy Kosiso NwachukwuTue Sep 24 2024Photo courtesy of Josplay Ai ImageA genre very similar to Soukous with more prominent brass instrument and a call and response performance style.Share to:
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