Anacle Michael Ghounam Kiessou better known by his stage name Michael Kiessou[1] is a cameroonian singer and entertainer.[3] He came to wide public attention[4] with his song Bennam.[5][6] from his debut EP Partage[7] released in April 2, 2014. Twice-nominated for the Canal 2'Or Act 10 (Canal 2 International Awards), he won the Best video award with Tourner les reins.[8][9] and Best Male Artist at the 2015 GreenLights Awards.Born in Douala, he is a native from the MiFi and Koung-Khi from the West Region (Cameroon).
From a young age, he had been lulled by world music and traditional
rhythms of his native West. Early influenced by great Cameroonian
artists such as Sam Fan Thomas, Douleur, Richard Bona, and many others, throughout his high school studies, he fed his passion and developed his art in school competitions.After achieving his bachelor degree in organizations communication at the University of Douala,
Michael stepped into radio entertainment. During a training course at
the RTM Radio Douala, he met Joyce Fotso, who guided him in his debut as
radio and TV host. Two years later, he joined the television channel Canal 2 International in which he will host shows such as Sweet Surfer on Sweet FM radio, Comptoir dafrik and Urban listIn 2013
after signing to Hope Music Group, Michael returned working to studios
and focusing on his new music. Produced by Philjohn, Abele was released
on July 17, 2013 and became the first single from the EP. Michael
through the video concept, honored the festive movement found in Littoral Region (Cameroon) marked a happy event. To support this move, Michael also paid tribute to the famous Sam Fan Thomas's "Makassi dance" .[citation needed] The video was directed by NS Pictures and the world exclusive premiered on the Jambo show of Canal 2 International the 28 July 2013 and YouTube on August 3, 2013.
The cameroon musicians archives
Monday 27 June 2016
michael kiessouu
Anacle Michael Ghounam Kiessou better known by his stage name Michael Kiessou[1] is a cameroonian singer and entertainer.[3] He came to wide public attention[4] with his song Bennam.[5][6] from his debut EP Partage[7] released in April 2, 2014. Twice-nominated for the Canal 2'Or Act 10 (Canal 2 International Awards), he won the Best video award with Tourner les reins.[8][9] and Best Male Artist at the 2015 GreenLights Awards.Born in Douala, he is a native from the MiFi and Koung-Khi from the West Region (Cameroon).
From a young age, he had been lulled by world music and traditional
rhythms of his native West. Early influenced by great Cameroonian
artists such as Sam Fan Thomas, Douleur, Richard Bona, and many others, throughout his high school studies, he fed his passion and developed his art in school competitions.After achieving his bachelor degree in organizations communication at the University of Douala,
Michael stepped into radio entertainment. During a training course at
the RTM Radio Douala, he met Joyce Fotso, who guided him in his debut as
radio and TV host. Two years later, he joined the television channel Canal 2 International in which he will host shows such as Sweet Surfer on Sweet FM radio, Comptoir dafrik and Urban listIn 2013
after signing to Hope Music Group, Michael returned working to studios
and focusing on his new music. Produced by Philjohn, Abele was released
on July 17, 2013 and became the first single from the EP. Michael
through the video concept, honored the festive movement found in Littoral Region (Cameroon) marked a happy event. To support this move, Michael also paid tribute to the famous Sam Fan Thomas's "Makassi dance" .[citation needed] The video was directed by NS Pictures and the world exclusive premiered on the Jambo show of Canal 2 International the 28 July 2013 and YouTube on August 3, 2013.
kaissa
In 2008, she joined David Byrne on the Songs of David Byrne and Brian Eno Tour.
sally nyllo
Born in the Lekié region of Cameroon in 1965, Sally Nyolo
left her homeland at the age of 13 to settle in Paris where she has
lived since. Nyolo started her professional career in 1982, first as a
backup-singer working with numerous French and African artists, and by
composing music for radio and cinema.[1]
In 1993, Nyolo joined the Belgian a cappella group Zap Mama for their
world tour. With Zap Mama she recorded the album "Sabsylma", and two
live records (in Japan, and at Montreux).
In 1996, Nyolo recorded her first solo album, entitled "Tribu" (Tribe), published by the Lusafrica Label. The album, awarded by Radio France Internationale in 1997, became a worldwide success, selling 300'000 copies.
After several other albums - "Multiculti" (1998), "Beti" (2000), "Zaione" (2002) - Nyolo finally returned to her native Cameroon, where she set up a studio, with the intention to explore and develop the local music scene. "I intend to sell the Cameroonian culture abroad by creating an international music association which will link young Cameroonian musicians to other artists around the world, " she said.[2] This effort resulted in the album "Studio Cameroon", published in 2006 by World Music Network.
Nyolo sings in French, Arabic, English, Spanish, and her native Eton. In her music, she mixes styles and rhythms, fusing forest sounds with urban beats. The Boston Herald stated, "Nyolo has gone out of her way to blend West Africa with cosmopolitan Paris." [3]
In 1996, Nyolo recorded her first solo album, entitled "Tribu" (Tribe), published by the Lusafrica Label. The album, awarded by Radio France Internationale in 1997, became a worldwide success, selling 300'000 copies.
After several other albums - "Multiculti" (1998), "Beti" (2000), "Zaione" (2002) - Nyolo finally returned to her native Cameroon, where she set up a studio, with the intention to explore and develop the local music scene. "I intend to sell the Cameroonian culture abroad by creating an international music association which will link young Cameroonian musicians to other artists around the world, " she said.[2] This effort resulted in the album "Studio Cameroon", published in 2006 by World Music Network.
Nyolo sings in French, Arabic, English, Spanish, and her native Eton. In her music, she mixes styles and rhythms, fusing forest sounds with urban beats. The Boston Herald stated, "Nyolo has gone out of her way to blend West Africa with cosmopolitan Paris." [3]
san fan thomas
Sam Fan Thomas (born 1952, Bafoussam) is a Cameroonian musician associated with Makossa. He began in the late 1960s and had his first hit with Rikiatou. His African Typic Collection was an international hit in 1984 and is perhaps his best known album.[1]
Thomas began his career in the early 1970s as a guitarist in the
Cameroonian band Tigres Noires. He stayed with that band until 1976,
when he launched his solo career.[2]He started his musical career in 1968 when he joined The Black Tigers, led by Andre Marie Tala. He stayed with Tala for eight years, recording several singles.The band also recorded in Paris and toured Senegal and other African countries. During this period Tala developed his Tchamassi rhythm, a modern music style based on Bamilike folklore.
In 1976, Sam's first solo LP was Funky New Bell, recorded in Benin on the Satel label. A second LP, on the same label, followed in 1977. On this album Sam was supported by the Black Santiagos from Benin. His third release came in 1982 in Nigeria, with the hit song "Rikiatou", which established his reputation in Cameroon. In 1983 Thomas travelled to Paris to record Makassi. Makassi is the name of Sam's own music style, a type of uptempo Makossa blended with a touch of Andre Marie Tala's Tchamassi and other Bamilike influences.
The album contained the hit song "African Typic Collection". This song built around the melody of the classic Franco song "Boma l'heure" and became an international dance floor hit, with sales across Africa, France and the West Indies where it was also released as a 12-inch single. Makassi brought Sam a Golden Disc in 1984 and was followed by his fifth album 'Neng Makassi in 1985. The album retained the sophisticated production of Makassi, without matching his greatest hit. In 1986 he came with two albums, Funk Makassi and Makassi Plus. The latter became a hit. Together with "African Typic Collection", two tracks off Makassi Plus were released in 1987 on a compilation by the British Earthworks record label. Makassi Plus was followed in 1988 by Makassi Again that was distributed internationally by the Celluloid record label. Thomas also toured with his band MBC (Makassi Band Corporation) in West and East Africa, Europe and the Americas.
From the early 90's Thomas changed his focus from recording his own material, to promotion and guiding new talented Cameroonian singers and musicians. He gathered talented musicians, including the late Kotto Emotion and 1999's No Satisfaction. None of these CD's brought him the success of his earlier work.
Bass, Ebelle Jeannot, K.Godefroy, Fabo Claude, Guy Bilong and Tala
Jeannot, at Makassi Plus Studio in Douala. He released a string of
records from various artists during the 90's. Thomas released new
material in 1993's He performed successful shows in Nairobi (2007), the US (2009) and Abidjan (2010).
anne marie nzié
Anne-Marie Nzié (c. 1932 – 24 May 2016) was a Cameroonian bikutsi singer. In the 1940s, Nzié began performing bikutsi, the music native to her home in central Cameroon. She signed with Pathé Marcom
Nzié was a supporter of both of Cameroon's presidents, Ahmadou Ahidjo and Paul Biya.[6] For example, she dedicated the song "Liberté" to Paul Biya and his Cameroon People's Democratic Movement (CPDM) political party. In 1992, the Social Democratic Front used the song during John Fru Ndi's presidential campaign; Nzié said that she was "vehemently opposed" to the move.[7] In another incident, student protesters changed the lyrics of the song to say, "Paul Biya go away". Nzié responded by saying that the song was always intended to be pro-Biya and pro-CPDM.[1]
After a long absence, Nzié released the album Béza Ba Dzo in 1999. Coco Mbassi sang backup on the album
jean pierre essome
francis bebey
Francis Bebey (15 July 1929 in Douala, Cameroon – 28 May 2001 in Paris, France[1]) was a Cameroonian artist, musician, and writer.Bebey attended the Sorbonne, and was further educated in the United States. In 1957, Bebey moved to Ghana at the invitation of Kwame Nkrumah, and took a job as a broadcaster.[2]
In the early 1960s, Bebey moved to France and started work in the arts, establishing himself as a musician, sculptor, and writer. His most popular novel was Agatha Moudio's Son. He also worked as a consultant for UNESCO.[2]
Bebey released his first album in 1969.[3] His music was primarily guitar-based, but he integrated traditional African instruments and synthesizers as well. His style merged Cameroonian makossa with classical guitar, jazz, and pop[3] and was considered by critics to be groundbreaking, "intellectual, humorous, and profoundly sensual".[2] He sang in Duala, English, and French.[3] Bebey helped launch the career of Manu Dibango.[4] Bebey released more than 20 albums over his career.[5]
John Williams' piece "Hello Francis" is written as a tribute to Bebey: "The piece is based on the Makossa, a popular dance rhythm from Cameroon often used by Francis, and includes a quote from his piece The Magic Box and a hidden bit of J.S. Bach."
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