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Blick Bassy formed his first band, The Jazz Crew, whose repertory already
reflected his penchant for bossa nova.In 1996, at the . age of 22, he took part
in the creation of Macase, one of the most inventive of the numerous “jazz
fusion” groups, inspired by local rhythms, which proliferated in the clubs in
Cameroon. This group collected well-known
African prizes (Prix Découvertes RFI, Masa, Kora, etc.)
“Hongo Calling” is only the second personal CD from Blick Bassy in 20 years
of a rich musical life. The album reflects him perfectly. Conceived as a passionate musical travelogue, he follows the tragic
“slave route” from Cameroon to Brazil, passing through Benin, Senegal and Cape
Verde.
There are the inevitable
comparisons of Blick Bassy with some of his compatriots: Manu Djibango (with
whom Blick often played, Guy N’Sangue (the marvellous bassist who provides
support throughout this album) or Richard
Bona, who functions as guitarist, percussionist and co-arranger on “Likanda”
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