Dibango 82 by Manu Dibango

SIZZLING UNISSUED 1982 LIVE PERFORMANCE BY MANU DIBANGO MIXING AFRICAN MUSIC WITH FUNK AND JAZZ, RECORDED LIVE AT THÉATRE LA CRIÉE IN MARSEILLE. REMASTERED FROM THE ORIGINAL INA TAPES

Wewantsounds is delighted to release Dibango 82 an unreleased live recording by Manu Dibango taped in Marseille, Dec 1982. The electrifying live performance features the African legend alongside his stellar 8-piece group, blending funk, jazz, and African rhythms. Highlights include “Africa Boogie” and “Waka Juju.” This album released in partnership with INA and Soul Makossa, Dibango’s label captures the African legend at the top of his game. Remastered from the original tapes.

- First ever release of this key early 80s Manu Dibango concert
- Released in collaboration with INA and Soul Makossa, Manu Dibango's publishing company
- Remastered from the original tapes by INA and Colorsound Studio, Paris
- LP and CD feature liner notes by Graeme Ewens and concert organiser Christian Ducasse
- Unissued cover photo by cult Paris-based photographer Bill Akwa Betote

Recorded Live 22nd Dec. 1982 at Théâtre la Criée, Marseille France

Manu Dibango - Sax, Vocal
Jerry "Bokilo" Malekani: Guitar
Hary Gofin: Bass
Del Rabenja: Keyboards, Fender Rhodes
Brice Wassy: Drums
Valery Lobe: Percussion
Jean Pierre Coco: Percussion
Florence Titty Dimbeng: Vocals
Sissy Dipoko: Vocals

Tracklist

1.	Migilbawe	1:15

2.	Africa Boogie	11:04

3.	Ashiko Oumba	9:53

4.	Waka Juju part 1	3:55

5.	Waka Juju part 2	4:23

6.	Waka Juju part 3	6:40

Credits

released April 4, 2025

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