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Manu Dibango

Popular African saxophonist who blended jazz with his native Cameroonian makossa.
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Manu Dibango - Artist Details

Active

1960s - 2020s

Born

December 10, 1933 in Cameroon

Died

March 24, 2020 in Paris, France

Genre

Jazz International

Styles

African Jazz African Traditions Global Jazz Makossa Worldbeat Afro-Pop

Also Known As

Emmanuel N'Djoké Dibango

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Kle-Z

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