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Sam Fan Thomas
Sam Fan Thomas
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Genre: World
Styles: Afro-Pop, Makossa, Soukous
Biography: Thomas got his musical break as a guitarist in the Cameroonian band Tigres Noires in the early '70s but left the outfit in 1976 to pursue a solo career. He recorded a remarkable hit with "Afric Typic Collection," a dance number that incorporates a variety of West and Central African rhythms. ~ Leon Jackson, ...Read full biography
Makassi
Makassi
Released: 1984
Label: Terrascape
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This French album features "African Typic Collection," the tune that made Thomas a worldwide star with its fusion of zouk, soukous, and other West African beats. ~ J. Poet, All Music Guide ...Read full review
Si Tcha
Si Tcha
Released: 1994
Label: Sonodisc
Critics' Rating:
Sam Fan Thomas is the king of makassi, a lighter sound than makossa, but just as infectious. He's also Cameroon's best-known artist here (Francis Bebey, a special case, aside). This mid-'80s album was ...Read full review
More Sam Fan Thomas albums: Main Albums (3)
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