Makossa

Makossa is a vibrant and rhythmic music genre that originated in Cameroon in the 1950s, characterized by its fusion of traditional African melodies, jazz, and funk. Known for its infectious danceability and lively tempo, Makossa often features complex guitar lines, brass sections, and syncopated rhythms that compel audiences to move. The genre gained international acclaim through the pioneering work of artists like Manu Dibango, whose iconic song "Soul Makossa" brought global attention to the sound. Modern artists, such as Aveiro Djess and Coco Argentée, continue to innovate within the genre, infusing contemporary elements while maintaining the genre’s rich cultural roots.

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Deixa Mundo Papia
Album - 7 Tracks - Released April 11, 2025

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Aijo Mamadou
Aveiro Djess
BARACK LA VOIX D'OR
Ben Decca
Bisso Solo
Coco Argentée
Di Tchaps
Dora Decca
Eboa Lotin
Fadil le sorcier
Grace Decca
Henri Dikongué
Hilarion Nguema
K.Tino
King Bala
King Star Brothers
Koloma
Kotto Bass
Kotto Boy
Les Têtes Brûlées
Longué Longué
Majoie Ayi
Mbarga Soukous
Nguea Laroute
Petit-Pays Rabbi
Renard Barakissa
Richard Amougou
Sam Fan Thomas
Samy Diko
Sergeo Polo
Sol D'africa
TCHAKALA VIP
Tegou Sisters
Toto Guillaume
Tsimi Toro
Zélé le Bombardier
Renard Barakissa
Ben Decca
Grace Decca
Aveiro Djess
Samy Diko
Henri Dikongué
Eboa Lotin
Longué Longué
Sergeo Polo
Nguea Laroute
Kotto Bass
Sam Fan Thomas
Fadil le sorcier
King Bala
TCHAKALA VIP
Koloma
King Star Brothers
K.Tino
Toto Guillaume
Aijo Mamadou
Tsimi Toro
Petit-Pays Rabbi
Kotto Boy
Richard Amougou
Zélé le Bombardier
Dora Decca
Majoie Ayi
Les Têtes Brûlées
Coco Argentée
Mbarga Soukous
BARACK LA VOIX D'OR
Hilarion Nguema
Bisso Solo
Di Tchaps
Tegou Sisters
Sol D'africa