Waka Juju

by Manu Dibango

Waka Juju cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: 1985
  • Label: Celluloid
  • Country: Cameroon
  • Length: 33:19
  • Community rating: 3.08/5 from 2 ratings

Album Notes & Community Reviews

Continuing his prolific output throughout the decade, the Cameroonian saxophone virtuoso masterfully weaves traditional African polyrhythms with sophisticated Western jazz and funk structures. The recording maintains a relentless, infectious groove, propelled by intricate percussion and his own commanding, brass-heavy instrumental hooks.

Genres

Tracklist

  1. Waka Juju (4:48)
  2. Douala Serenade (6:27)
  3. Africa Boogie (4:16)
  4. Mouna Pola (5:14)
  5. Ma Marie (6:46)
  6. Manga-Bolo (5:46)

Credits

  • Manu Dibango - primary artist, written-by, arranged by, saxophone, marimba, vocals, soloist, directed by
  • Catherine Eldongue Mbango - backing vocals
  • Elisabeth Manga - backing vocals
  • Florence Titty Dimbeng - backing vocals
  • Michel Alibo - bass
  • Brice Wassy - congas, percussion, drums
  • Jean-Pierre Coco - congas, percussion
  • Eduardo Di Muro - cover

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