Although I wasn't able to broadcast this episode live i thought it would be fitting to do a spotlight on the great Manu Dibango who passed away March 24th of this year, due to complications from COVID-19.
Manu Dibango has been a huge musical influence on my musical journey, First discovering him through my parents’ record collection in the late ‘70’s with Manu’s classic breakthrough LP “SoulMakossa”!
Needless to say I’ve always grabbed any albums of his that would cross my path over the years.
From my fortunate acquisitions I’ve chosen selections from twelve of his albums two be spread out over two shows, focusing on releases spanning 1972-1980.
| Dakar Streets Manu Dibango - Afrovision LP (1976) - Telson (1977) |
| Groovy Flute Manu Dibango - African Voodoo LP (1972) - Hot Casa (2019) |
| Weya Manu Dibango - Makossa Man LP (1973) - London Records (1973) |
| Ba-Kuba Manu Dibango - African Voodoo LP (1972) - Hot Casa (2019) |
| Senga Manu Dibango - Makossa Man LP (1973) - London Records (1973) |
| Super Koumba Manu Dibango - 12" (1974) - Bellaphon (1988) |
| Mwasa Makossa Manu Dibango - Makossa Man LP (1973) - London Records (1973) |
| Happy Feeling (Long Version) Manu Dibango - 12" (1981) - Island Records (1981) |
| Soul Makossa Manu Dibango - Soul Makossa LP (1972) - Atlantic (1973) |
| New Bell Manu Dibango - Soul Makossa/O Bosso LP (1972) - Fiesta (1972) |
| Matumba (only available on demand) Manu Dibango - Manu Dibango LP (1978) - Fiesta (1978) |
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Thank you for taking the time and I hope you enjoy part one "Friday Drive" tribute to Manu Dibango. Hope to be broadcasting live in the near future!
11:56 PM, March 30th, 2020