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Afrique were one of many bands to try to cash-in on the demand for Manu Dibango's classic, 'Soul Makossa' when it crossed over as a huge international hit in 1973. Their's was one of the better efforts and the album is a considered a jazz-funk classic. They are made up of a group of great Mainstream session musicians including acid-jazz organist supreme, Charles Kynard.

Full line up: Organ - Charles Kynard Bass - Chuck Rainey Drums - Ray Pounds Guitar - Arthur Wright , David T. Walker Percussion - Charles Taggart , Chino Valdes , King Errisson , Paul Humphrey , Wallace Snow Baritone Sax - Steve Kravitz Tenor Sax…

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Afrique
Pye International1973
Soul Makossa
AfriquePye International1973
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