Manu Dibango

Manu Dibango (1933–2020) was a French composer, saxophonist and singer.

Also recorded as Jr. Dibbs; Emmanuel N'Djoké Dibango.

Overview

Recorded at birth as Odilien Emmanuel Dibango.

Also worked under the name Jr. Dibbs.

Born at Douala in 1933, died at Melun in 2020.

In detail

the recorded working language is French.

The field of work recorded is music. Subjects and genres recorded for the work are jazz, groove, world music and makossa.

Distinctions recorded are Knight of the Legion of Honour, All African Music Legend Award and honorary doctorate of Polytechnic University of Hauts-de-France.

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“Manu Dibango”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading
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Wikidata, structured authority record Q445829: Manu Dibango
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