Frank Bessem's Musiques d'Afrique: Guinea |
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The popular music of Guinée, based on already rich traditions, was strongly promoted by former President and dictator Sékou Touré. Several band of national and regional importance were given opportunities to record, to travel to Cuba etcetera. This resulted in numerous LPs on the state record label Syliphone, all with very fine music. But of all bands, only Bembeya Jazz National succeeded to break through internationally, mainly after visits to Europe in 1985. |
Frank Bessem's Musiques d'Afrique: Guinée |
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La musique populaire de la Guinée, basée sur les traditions riches de différentes régions du pays, a connu une période d'essor remarquable où la culture était fortement promue par l'ex-président Ahmed Sékou Touré. |