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Tuesday, March 24, 2020

This just in from the boys over at Voodoo Wagon


Goodbye, Manu!


Today, one of the most influential musicians died from the corona-virus, Manu di Bango. 


Today, one of the most influential world musicians died from the corona-virus, Manu di Bango

MANU DIBANGO R.I.P. 1933 - 2020

Veteran Afro-jazz star Manu Dibango, fondly known as Pappy Groove, died on March 24, 2020 after contracting the new coronavirus, his representatives have confirmed. The 86-year-old Cameroonian, best known for the 1972 hit “Soul Makossa”, is one of the first worldwide stars to die as a result of COVID-19. “He died early this morning in a hospital in the Paris region,” his music publisher Thierry Durepaire said.





Manu featuring Sly & Robbie


UPDATE: Aquarium Drunkard made a Manu Mixtape!


Some For The Makossa Man

“Some for The Makossa Man,” a celebration and glance at the world of afrobeat giant, Manu Dibango: a trailblazer whose music laid the groundwork for what would become disco and hip-hop. He passed away today from COVID-19. Rest in peace, Makossa Man.
Here are just a few records, from his otherwise enormous catalog of music. These have hardly left my bag over the last decade. Enjoy. – Daniel T
Manu Dibango – Tropical Garden
Manu Dibango – Reggae Makossa
Ravi Harris & The Prophets – Soul Makossa
Manu Dibango – Super Kumba
Manu Dibango – Abele Dance
Deadline – Makossa Rock
Starvation – Tam Tam Pour L’Éthiopie (Part Two)
Manu Dibango – Big Blow
Manu Dibango – Lily
Manu Dibango – Goro City
Athanase – He He He
Manu Dibango – Tom Tom
Georges Anderson – Fou De Toi

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