Author: Fakoly, Tiken Jah

Release Date: 04-06-2002

Details: Amazon.ca The charismatic Alpha Blondy has nothing to worry about: the next generation is assured and her name is Tiken Jah Fakoly! Like his elder and mentor, this descendant of a Mandinka griot mixes music and politics and is a troublemaker in Côte d'Ivoire, the other country of reggae. Fierce opponent of the regime of Henri Konan Bédié, and spokesperson for a whole restrained youth, his role in the seizure of power by General Gueï in 1999 was important. Reggae became the people's tool for protest, Tiken Jah Fakoly an essential man, and Côte d'Ivoire a real "reggaecracy". After Cours d'histoire and Mangercratie, it returns with a new neological and pamphleteer title: Françafrique. Big sound, prestigious guests (Anthony B, U Roy), thoughtful reviews: the substance is as captivating as the form. Tiken Jah Fakoly and Françafrique recall the best hours of Ivorian reggae, those of the great era of the great Alpha and Jerusalem. --Thomas Boudrant

UPC: 731458961321

EAN: 0731458961321

Languages: English

Binding: Audio CD

Item Condition: UsedVeryGood