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
BARACK LA VOIX D'OR
Ben Decca
Bisso Solo
Chouchou Bienvenu
Coco Argentée
Di Tchaps
Dora Decca
Eboa Lotin
Ekivo'k Family
Fadil le sorcier
Grace Decca
Henri Dikongué
Hilarion Nguema
K.Tino
King Bala
King Star Brothers
Koloma
Kotto Bass
Kotto Boy
Laurianne Ekondo
Les Têtes Brûlées
Longue Longue
Longué Longué
Majoie Ayi
Mbarga Soukous
Ngoma
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
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
Toto Guillaume
K.Tino
Aijo Mamadou
Petit-Pays Rabbi
Tsimi Toro
Longue Longue
Kotto Boy
Zélé le Bombardier
Richard Amougou
Dora Decca
Majoie Ayi
Ngoma
Coco Argentée
Les Têtes Brûlées
Mbarga Soukous
Hilarion Nguema
BARACK LA VOIX D'OR
Bisso Solo
Laurianne Ekondo
Chouchou Bienvenu
Ekivo'k Family
Sol D'africa
Di Tchaps
Tegou Sisters