Diaspora

World | Jun 2017

Reviews

Decca
Reviewed 2017-06-13
He’s originally from Cameroon, now based out of France. Known for a warm, sweet voice, deft but light guitar work, and bright, catchy compositions. This release has some really great jazz flourishes plus other touches, such as a bit of bossa and a hint of rock. He’s backed here by some great musicians. Top notch and all so very, very good. Lyrics in Duala and French. All originals.

*1. Sweet, mid/upbeat & swaying w/a great, light sound. So good.
*2. Relaxed w/bright strings and wonderful vocal harmonies.
3. Flute & jungle, female spoken word then strings & low key voice.
*4. A dishy retro mostly midtempo bright bit of fluff. Yay! Catchy.
*5. Upbeat guitar, great vocals, tight arrangement of world rock.
*6. Relaxed, really nice strings, sweet vocals.
*7. Upbeat samba-infused tropical joy.
8. Sexy mid/upbeat w/nice male/female vocal harmonies.
9. Lowkey w/some nice jazzy sax accents & vocal duet.
10. Lightly driving w/cool rock-style guitars & bit of drama.
11. Alt. version of #3.
12. Instrumental version of #7.
13. Jazzy instrumental, sweet & relaxed at first, picks up

Recent airplay

Souffrir D'aimer
At the Cafe BohemianAug 16, 2017
Diaspora Slam
Music CasseroleJul 29, 2017
Belembete
Laptop RadioJul 27, 2017
Belembete
MelangeJul 13, 2017
Djom
At the Cafe BohemianJul 12, 2017
Spirit To Arno
Old Fart at PlayJul 08, 2017

Charting

2017-06-15 — 2017-08-17 Reggae/World
Week EndingAirplays
Aug 20 1
Jul 30 2
Jul 16 2
Jul 9 3
Jul 2 2
Jun 25 2
Jun 18 1

Track listing

1. Djom
2. Belembete
3. Diaspora Slam
4. Bekusedi
5. Souffrir D'aimer
6. Seul
7. Kaba Ngondo
8. Artiste
9. To Na Te Nde Misea
10. Mulatako
11. Diaspora
12. Kaba Ngondo Instrumental
13. Spirit To Arno