Alpha Blondy is a reggae singer from the Ivory Coast known for blending roots reggae with West African influences and singing in multiple languages, including French, English, Dioula, and Hebrew. Born Seydou Koné in 1953, he rose to fame in the early 1980s with his debut album "Jah Glory," which included the hit song “Brigadier Sabari,” a protest anthem about police brutality. His music often carries messages of peace, unity, and social justice, guided by a strong spiritual and political consciousness.
Throughout his career, Alpha Blondy has collaborated with prominent reggae musicians and recorded at Jamaica’s legendary Tuff Gong Studios. Albums like “Cocody Rock!!!” and “Apartheid Is Nazism” helped establish his reputation as one of Africa's most influential reggae artists. With a career spanning several decades, he remains active on the international music scene, continually releasing new music and performing at festivals around the world.
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