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Mot'a Bobe

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"C'est la Vie" is a favorite of mine. I like his voice, the sweetness of the songs, along with the variety and afro-rhythms, but this latest, "Mot'a Bobe" is too saccharine, too slick, produced, euro-french for my taste. I was very disappointed.

As a guitarist ,I personally improved my skills by listening to Henri Dikongue who operated a smooth revolution in the way Africa chants .Mota Bobe is good but "Wa was great " ,and so was "C'est la vie" .It's stands out that this album would been spiced up ,were it for arrangments like Manuel Wandji's. I don't know what happened between henri and his friend Wandji who did such a good job in arranging the 2 previous records . Those guys should manage to get together to lift up the chanting voices of Africa .If Henri does not get what I 'm talking about ,I entrust him to see how Paul simon ,Kumalo ,and Vincent Nguini stick together and succeed .Henri ,Manuel ,RETROUVEZ VOUS POUR LE PROCHAIN ALBUM :SINON ,LE CHAR DES DIEU VOUS TOMBERA SUR LA TETE . An admirer from Washington DC .

Simply amazing album. The sheer talent Henri Dikongue maintains for construction and conduction of his artful enterprises is stunning. No doubt at all, the title track itself is worth more than the album's cost. If you want a healthy, varied sampling of Cameroon's finest and arguably one of the world's best and most versatile songwriters, get this album immediately.

While not as light as his previous cd C'EST LA VIE in its arrangements, this new effort from Henri Dikongue should be a fine addition to anyone's collection. The rhythms are a little harder than the last, but his singing is as wonderful as ever. There's some great sax contributed by his fellow countryman Manu Dibango -- a nice bonus to an already fine ensemble.

Henri Dikongue is clearly finding his way as a major artist. Many tracks in this album become unforgettable after a few listenings. There is a soft side to most songs, and a talent for crafting a personal melodic texture. Recommended.