Musiques d'Afrique:
Etienne Mbappé
(Cameroon)
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Etienne Mbappé is yet another example of a Cameroonian bass player excelling
on an international level. He has been influenced by famous bassists Jean Dikoto Mandengue (formerly bass player of
Ghanian supergroup Osibisa), Vicky Edimo and of course Aladji Touré.
Just like his famous fellow-Cameroonian Richard Bona he has worked longtime
with various groups, before tempting to start a solo move. Mbappe has played among others with Salif Keita (in the early 90s), Ultra Marine, Pierre Akendengue, Ekambi Brillant, Henri Dikongue, and Joe Zawinul. With this broad experience gained over the years, Etienne Mbappé wanted to take his time before making a solo album, which eventually appeared in 2004. It is an album that offers a variety of styles, makossa, ambassebey, assiko, but always with a jazzy feel. The whole recording is done near to perfection, unfortunately, his voice isn't as airy and angelic as Richard Bona's voice. Nevertheless, a very promising debut. |
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| Title | Year | Label | Remarks |
| Su La Take | 2008 | O+ Evolution/EMI | |
| Misiya | 2004 | O+ Music OP 100 |
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