Makossa is a music genre originating in Douala, Littoral Region, Cameroon in the late 20th century. [1] Like much other music of Sub-Saharan Africa, it uses strong electric bass rhythms and prominent brass.

"Soul Makossa" was so popular as a dance song that its style began to be emulated and further developed by American dance musicians - and eventually took on a life of its own.

Sep 24, 2024 · Makossa (meaning "dance" in Douala) originated in the 1950s in the coastal region of Cameroon, particularly Douala, evidence of cultural transfers and fusion. The genre stems from the …

Mar 22, 2022 · Makossa is a type of Cameroonian pop music that is built on Congolese rumba, funky electric bass guitar, and a brass section. The term "makossa" comes from the Douala word for "dance."

Nov 4, 2015 · Makossa isn’t only a type of dance or a tradition; it is one of Cameroon’s many faces. The Makossa dance was created by Nelle Eyoum between 1952 and 1962 and was inspired by …

Makossa is a popular music genre that originated in Cameroon in the 1960s. It is characterized by its upbeat tempo, catchy rhythms, and use of brass instruments. The genre has evolved over the years …

Makossa is both an urban music, and a dance born in the city of Douala, Cameroon in the 1950s. Its pioneers sought their inspiration in 1970s French pop, Ghanaian highlife music, Congolese rumba, …