Of course my blogs AfricOriginal is still "in the air".
zaterdag 8 augustus 2020
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Of course my blogs AfricOriginal is still "in the air".
This non-commercial blog is dedicated to modern Makossa (and related styles) , the slick, urban dance music that developed in port town Douala, the commercial centre of Cameroon. Makossa is recognisable by up-beat, funky bass lines, often mixed above the solo guitar parts, and short unaccompanied verses answered by perky, mostly female chorus and snappy horns.
This blog broadly covers the 50 years between 1970 and 2020. The beginning of this period coincides with the moment when the world became acquainted with Makossa in 1972 through Manu Dibango’s international hit 'Soul Makossa'. The choice of 2020 as the end of this period coincides with the disappearance of classical sound carriers such as the CD and thus of the era of the 'music album' as we knew it through the vinyl record and the CD.
Hi,
BeantwoordenVerwijderenI don't know who is behind this blog but I have been following this for a couple of years now and cannot believe that someone exist with such a passion for Makossa. There is so much work that has flown in this blog and the amount of resource here is incredible.
I really would like to work with you to bring this information on a more visible platform and more structure, that can also be used to help musicians. I'm thinking of an App with more around. Let me know if you would be interested in this project. I have developers resource for this.
Here is my email: chicoeur3@gmail.com