"Soul Makossa" was so popular as a dance song that its style began to be emulated and further developed by American dance musicians - and eventually took on a life of its own. As a result, …

Makossa is a music genre originating in Douala, Littoral Region, Cameroon in the late 20th century. [1] Like much other music of Sub-Saharan Africa, it uses strong electric bass rhythms …

Mar 22, 2022 · Makossa is a type of Cameroonian pop music that is built on Congolese rumba, funky electric bass guitar, and a brass section. The term "makossa" comes from the Douala …

"Soul Makossa" is a song by Cameroonian saxophonist and songwriter Manu Dibango, released as a single in 1972. It is the most sampled African song in history. [1]

Beginning in the 1950s, Makossa - meaning "(I) dance" in the Duala language of Cameroon - is a musical style which is similar to Soukous, but Makossa makes more use of a horn section and …

Nov 4, 2015 · Makossa isn’t only a type of dance or a tradition; it is one of Cameroon’s many faces. The Makossa dance was created by Nelle Eyoum between 1952 and 1962 and was …

Makossa (meaning "dance" in Douala) originated in the 1950s in the coastal region of Cameroon, particularly Douala. The genre stems from the Congolese rumba and blends traditional …

Sep 24, 2024 · Makossa is an infectious music genre from Cameroon. This body-swaying and energetic style of music has been the heartbeat and cornerstone of Cameroonian pop music …

Jun 21, 2017 · Derived from the Douala phrase meaning “I dance,” makossa has been bringing listeners to their feet since its start in the early 1950s. Starting out as a dance simply called …

Makossa is a noted Cameroonian popular urban musical style. Like much other late 20th century music of Sub-Saharan Africa, it uses strong electric bass rhythms and prominent brass. In...