African jazz great Manu Dibango dies in France of virus

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Manu Dibango, who fused African rhythms with funk to become one of the most influential musicians in world dance music, dies of the coronavirus. He was 86.

FILE - In this Jan.24, 2018 file photo, saxophonist Manu Dibango performs during Franck Sorbier's Haute Couture Spring-Summer 2018 fashion collection in Paris. Renowned jazz man Manu Dibango, to many the beloved "Papy Groove" who served as an inspiration and pioneer in his art, died on Tuesday from the coronavirus, his official Facebook page announced. He was 86. For most people, the new coronavirus causes only mild or moderate symptoms. For some it can cause more severe illness.

The Cameroon-born saxophonist, who gained international fame with his 1972 song “Soul Makossa,” died in a hospital in the Paris region, Thierry Durepaire said. “Soul Makossa” was one of the earliest hits in the nascent world music scene, including a catchy hook copied by some of the world’s biggest pop stars.

 

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therealzanetta God, this is so sad!!!! My condolences to his family! 🕊❤️🙏🏽

i am so sorry

R.I.P.

Damn 😔 RIP

New Bell

Seems like a long healthy life to me

Epic sound 'Soul Makossa'... RIP...Corona keeps marching on...

Very sad news

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