Manu Dibango: Afropolitan musical genius with a giant heart: Manu Dibango (centre) Michael Ochs Archives/Getty ImagesEmmanuel N’Djoké Dibango – Manu Dibango – will live forever thanks to his Afropolitan sounds, and to the fact that many artists in Africa and beyond are deeply indebted to him. He was a man of legendary generosity of spirit and talent, with an accommodating … [Read more...] about Manu Dibango: Afropolitan musical genius with a giant heart | The Conversation
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Tribute to Manu Dibango: Cameroonian jazz pioneer loved across Africa and the world | The Conversation
Tribute to Manu Dibango: Cameroonian jazz pioneer loved across Africa and the world: David Corio/Redferns/Getty ImagesAfrican jazz has lost another of its best-known icons. Emmanuel N’Djoké Dibango, popularly known as Manu Dibango, was, like Hugh Masekela who died last year, a global star of Afro-jazz and funk. The saxophonist Dibango leaves a … [Read more...] about Tribute to Manu Dibango: Cameroonian jazz pioneer loved across Africa and the world | The Conversation
M & M: Moreira Chonguica & Manu Dibango nominated for a South African Music Award
M & M: Moreira Chonguica & Manu Dibango nominated for a South African Music Award: Album cover for the M&M Album Photo: MoreStar Entertainment April 2018 – Morestar Entertainment, the recording label for the superb ‘collaboration album’, M & M; MOREIRA CHONGUIÇA & MANU DIBANGO, is proud to announce that the album has been nominated for a South African Music … [Read more...] about M & M: Moreira Chonguica & Manu Dibango nominated for a South African Music Award