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Three Kilos of Coffee: An Autobiography
In 1948, at the age of fifteen, Manu Dibango left Africa for France, bearing three kilos of coffee for his adopted family and little else. This book chronicles Manu Dibango's remarkable rise from his birth in Douala, Cameroon, to his worldwide success—with
Soul Makossa
in 1972—as the first African musician ever to record a top 40s hit.
Composer, producer, performer, film sc ...more
Composer, producer, performer, film sc ...more
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158 pages
Published
October 3rd 1994
by University Of Chicago Press
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I found the book a little dull personally, and was off-put by the introduction by the white co-author. But for those looking to understand a critical point in musical history, it is well worth the patience to read it.
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