Dibiye (New Edition + Bonus Tracks)

by Francis Bebey

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1.	Dibiye (La Ruse) 03:54	buy track
2.	Stabat Mater Dolorosa 04:11	buy track
3.	Nyambe 06:24	buy track
4.	Mandema 04:52	buy track
5.	Lamido 02:36	buy track
6.	Essok'Am 04:40	buy track
7.	To The Rain For The Sahel 06:23	buy track
8.	Bantu Lullaby 04:32	buy track
9.	Moon Smile 03:56	buy track
10.	Mitingidingi 05:08	buy track
11.	Sangara 03:48	buy track
12.	Engome (Bonus Track) 04:48	buy track
13.	Essok'Am (Bonus Track) 04:01	buy track
14.	Yam Daabo (Bonus Track) 03:17	buy track

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Reissue of this famous album recorded in 1997 for the very first time. Including 3 bonus tracks digitally downloadable never released before!

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released May 28, 2021

Francis BEBEY: Guitar, Sanza, Pigmy Flute, Vocals
Patrick BEBEY: Percussions, Sanza, Pigmy Flute, Vocals
Toups BEBEY: Percussions, Saxophones, Vocals
Noël EKWABI: Electroacoustic Bass

Produced, recorded and mixed by Vincent MAHEY.
Coproduced by Patrick and Toups BEBEY.
Executive production by François YVERNAT.

Recorded in May 1997 at Pee Wee Studio assisted by Philippe SIMONIN.
Mixed in October 1997 at Studio Corine.
Edited by Amory GROC at Studio Cargo.
Mastered by Raphaêl JONIN at Dyam.

Cover design, painting by So.

1997

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Francis Bebey France

Francis Bebey (1929-2001) was born in Douala. He is considered one of the pioneers of West African music. He was also a singer and guitarist, but also a poet, storyteller and a great sanza player.
He won the prize for French song in 1977 before devoting himself to more poetic and serious works.
After playing in the most famous venues in the world, he recorded Dibiye for Pee Wee Music in 1997. ... more

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