Cameroonian artist Penda Dalle, one of the pillars of makossa, has died
A broken guitar.
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Cameroonian artist Penda Dalle, one of the pillars of makossa, died on Monday, December 26, in Paris.
He contributed to the popularity of this rhythm in the 80s and 90s.
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After a stay in Cameroon, he returned to France for medical follow-up.
Penda Dalle died at the age of 64 after surviving two strokes, according to his relatives.
The artist will have inspired many artists, including the Cameroonian musician Nicole Mara who speaks of the "
particular color
" that Penda Dalle brought to makossa.
His guitar… it was what brought everyone back to the track because he had a rather particular and personal touch.
Nicole Mara pays tribute to Penda Dallé
Amelie Tulet
"
Everyone, all generations stood up because everyone recognized themselves in their rhythms
," recalls Ms. Mara.
And to add about memories shared with the artist: “
These were unforgettable moments of sharing
”.
The Cameroonian artist was one of the pillars of makossa.
He contributed to the popularity of this style in the 80s and 90s and even in the early 2000s with the production of 7 albums including Na Mala, produced in 1984 and containing his biggest hit:
Bonadibon
.
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