Born in Paris, Kristo Numpuby was however brought up in Eséka (the tropical… Read Full Bio ↴Born in Paris, Kristo Numpuby was however brought up in Eséka (the tropical forest of Cameroon). This is where he discovered a very particular rhythm: assiko. Although he was immersed in a kaleidoscopic musical environment, it was Assiko that really caught his imagination. Assiko is a guitar plucked in a very distinctive way with a rhythm drummed out by knives on an empty bottle. An acquired taste with very particular techniques that, like the blues, represent a way of living rhythm.
When he moved back to Paris in 1986, he started working on material that led to two albums : Assiko City and An Sol Mè. These were followed by tours during which he built up a loyal following. This is due to the fact that Numpuby is also very much a live performer of many talents, alternating between jokes, grimaces and using his cheeks to imitate the sound of a balafon. Although largely based on Assiko, his compositions also feature finely patterned traditional African music, Afro-American folk, blues, jazz and Brazilian and Cuban accents.
Kristo recently recorded with drummer Denis Tchangou (Mory Kante, Papa Wemba ...) an album entirely devoted to the chanson legend Georges Brassens. The result is “Brassens in Africa”, an album that illustrates the beauty of cultural crossovers but also a warm tribute to the French poet on African rhythms.
When he moved back to Paris in 1986, he started working on material that led to two albums : Assiko City and An Sol Mè. These were followed by tours during which he built up a loyal following. This is due to the fact that Numpuby is also very much a live performer of many talents, alternating between jokes, grimaces and using his cheeks to imitate the sound of a balafon. Although largely based on Assiko, his compositions also feature finely patterned traditional African music, Afro-American folk, blues, jazz and Brazilian and Cuban accents.
Kristo recently recorded with drummer Denis Tchangou (Mory Kante, Papa Wemba ...) an album entirely devoted to the chanson legend Georges Brassens. The result is “Brassens in Africa”, an album that illustrates the beauty of cultural crossovers but also a warm tribute to the French poet on African rhythms.
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Kristo Numpuby Lyrics
Brave Margot Margonton la jeune bergère Trouvant dans l'herbe un petit c…
Chanson pour l'auvergnat Elle est à toi cette chanson Toi l'auvergnat qui sans façons…
Corne d'Aurochs Il avait nom corne d'Aurochs au gué, au gué Tout l'monde…
La Chasse Aux Papillons Un bon petit diable à la fleur de l'âge La jambe…
La Mauvaise Réputation Au village, sans prétention J'ai mauvaise réputation Que je…
Le Fossoyeur Dieu sait qu'je n'ai pas le fond méchant Je ne souhait'…
Le Gorille C'est à travers de larges grilles Que les femelles du canton…
le parapluie Il pleuvait fort sur la grand-route Elle cheminait sans para…
Le Petit Cheval Blanc Le petit cheval dans le mauvais temps Qu'il avait donc du…
Les copains d'abord Non, ce n'?tait pas le radeau De la M?duse, ce bateau Qu'on…