The third album from Cameroonian Henri DikonguÃ© is essentially a refinement of the styles he's explored on his first two releases. While there's a definite African heart to a track like "Bun'a

Mot'a Bobe

The third album from Cameroonian Henri DikonguÃ© is essentially a refinement of the styles he's explored on his first two releases. While there's a definite African heart to a track like "Bun'a Te," Mot'a Bobe (which translates as "Hypocrisy") casts its musical net across the globe, from the Parisian boulevard ambience of "N'Dolo," which recalls one of his idols, Charles Aznavour, to the soft Caribbean touches of "Clone." A fine guitarist, DikonguÃ© can also pen a beautiful ballad such as the title track or hold his own on the instrumental "N'Oublie Jamais," with countryman Manu Dibango guesting on sax. His music might veer firmly into the mainstream, but DikonguÃ© seems perfectly content with that--and by doing so, he stands a good chance of attracting a broad audience, which is certainly no sin. --Chris Nickson
Country USA
Manufacturer Tinder
Binding Audio CD
ItemPartNumber 42860622
ReleaseDate 2000-10-10
UnitCount 1
UPCs 789428606222
EANs 0789428606222

Mot'a Bobe