{"id":142899,"date":"2020-03-25T09:51:57","date_gmt":"2020-03-25T08:51:57","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.blackouthiphop.com\/?p=142899"},"modified":"2020-03-25T15:13:50","modified_gmt":"2020-03-25T14:13:50","slug":"manu-dibango-rest-in-the-soul-makossa-1933-2020","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blackouthiphop.com\/blog\/manu-dibango-rest-in-the-soul-makossa-1933-2020\/","title":{"rendered":"Manu Dibango Rest In The Soul Makossa (1933 – 2020)"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Cameroon-born singer and saxophone player Manu Dibango <\/strong>has died from a coronavirus infection, according to a statement on his official Facebook page on Tuesday. His 1972 track Soul Makossa<\/em> was a staple for B-Boys across the world. Blackout sends deepest condolences.<\/p>\n

Dear family, dear friends, dear fans,<\/p>\n

A voice raises from far away\u2026 It is with deep sadness that we announce you the loss of Manu Dibango, our Papy Groove, who passed away on 24th of March 2020, at 86 years old, further to covid 19.<\/p>\n

His funeral service will be held in strict privacy, and a tribute to his memory will be organized when possible.<\/p>\n

If you wish to express your condolences, please write to the following email: manu@manudibango.net<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

More info: https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/2020\/03\/24\/arts\/music\/manu-dibango-dead.html<\/a><\/p>\n