Dobet Gnahoré
Dobet Gnahoré, a singer, dancer and percussionist from the Ivory Coast, inherited the force of the “Bété“ tradition from her father, Boni Gnahoré, a master percussionist who plays with the Abidjan-based Ki-Yi Mbock Company, directed by Werewere Liking.
It was within this Ivory Coast-based company that Dobet met French guitarist Colin Laroche de Féline. Having spent some time in the well-known Tché Tché dance company, Dobet decided with Colin (in 1999) to form a duo Read Full BioDobet Gnahoré, a singer, dancer and percussionist from the Ivory Coast, inherited the force of the “Bété“ tradition from her father, Boni Gnahoré, a master percussionist who plays with the Abidjan-based Ki-Yi Mbock Company, directed by Werewere Liking.
It was within this Ivory Coast-based company that Dobet met French guitarist Colin Laroche de Féline. Having spent some time in the well-known Tché Tché dance company, Dobet decided with Colin (in 1999) to form a duo, Ano Neko, which means “Let’s create together“ in Bété language. The duo toured widely in France (1999-2000) where they settled temporarily. They also worked together on the creation with Ba Cissoko of “Le Cabaret Nomade“ and “L’Entre Deux Monde“.
When they returned to Abidjan in 2001, they took part in the MASA Off festival and, while they were there, recorded eight songs under the supervision of the late Marcellin Yacé.
In 2003, their artistic project refocused on Dobet Gnahoré and expanded when a backup vocalist and a percussionist joined them. They produced her first album entitled “Ano Neko“. This CD comprises songs recorded in Abidjan and others recorded in Belgium during the summer of 2003.
From Mandingue melodies to Congolese rumba, from Ivory Coast Ziglibiti to Cameroon Bikoutsi, from Ghanian High-Life to Zulu choirs, their compositions, carried along with jazz-like sounds, are varied and colourful. The sanza, the balafon, the calebasse and bongos are brought in to support the guitar, the vocal backup and Dobet’s warm and powerful voice...
Dobet sings in a range of African languages including Bété, Fon, Baoule, Lingala, Malinke, Mina or Bambara, thereby reproducing the Pan-African tradition of the Ki Yi Mbock group.
It was within this Ivory Coast-based company that Dobet met French guitarist Colin Laroche de Féline. Having spent some time in the well-known Tché Tché dance company, Dobet decided with Colin (in 1999) to form a duo Read Full BioDobet Gnahoré, a singer, dancer and percussionist from the Ivory Coast, inherited the force of the “Bété“ tradition from her father, Boni Gnahoré, a master percussionist who plays with the Abidjan-based Ki-Yi Mbock Company, directed by Werewere Liking.
It was within this Ivory Coast-based company that Dobet met French guitarist Colin Laroche de Féline. Having spent some time in the well-known Tché Tché dance company, Dobet decided with Colin (in 1999) to form a duo, Ano Neko, which means “Let’s create together“ in Bété language. The duo toured widely in France (1999-2000) where they settled temporarily. They also worked together on the creation with Ba Cissoko of “Le Cabaret Nomade“ and “L’Entre Deux Monde“.
When they returned to Abidjan in 2001, they took part in the MASA Off festival and, while they were there, recorded eight songs under the supervision of the late Marcellin Yacé.
In 2003, their artistic project refocused on Dobet Gnahoré and expanded when a backup vocalist and a percussionist joined them. They produced her first album entitled “Ano Neko“. This CD comprises songs recorded in Abidjan and others recorded in Belgium during the summer of 2003.
From Mandingue melodies to Congolese rumba, from Ivory Coast Ziglibiti to Cameroon Bikoutsi, from Ghanian High-Life to Zulu choirs, their compositions, carried along with jazz-like sounds, are varied and colourful. The sanza, the balafon, the calebasse and bongos are brought in to support the guitar, the vocal backup and Dobet’s warm and powerful voice...
Dobet sings in a range of African languages including Bété, Fon, Baoule, Lingala, Malinke, Mina or Bambara, thereby reproducing the Pan-African tradition of the Ki Yi Mbock group.
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Palea
Dobet Gnahoré Lyrics
Paléa
Pkêhi nihaa goné
Paléa missé
Pkê-hi ni-ha goné ho
Wôlo anin noussa min anin
Wôlo kakabako
Wôlo anin noussa min anin
Wô-lo kakabako
Héimin galalé dénan mon hon méné
Héimin galalé dénan mon méné, héééé
Héimin galalé danan monhon méhéé hiné
Héimin galalé dénan mon méné, héééé
Hi alla hi nan mon, aka dé télé
Hi alla hi nan mon, a-ka dé télé
Hi alla hi nan mon, aka dé télé
Hi alla hi nan mon, a-ka dé télé
Ya ambri
El mou, al mou
N'wa andi hii
Hirya firka, ou hakbili hiik!
Goulish nan wan nan shou fian kout wa biiik
Ya ambri, yo guelbri fri hi hiiik
War yé ti man bi ni dii
Hrali ni fian hi nii
Rahou raho i li hi hiii
Nark nambi, hou di niantiii
Ho nan nan kô kô kô diéé!
Hi alla hi nan mon, aka dé télé
Hi alla hi nan mon, a-ka dé télé
Hi alla hi nan mon, aka dé télé
Hi alla hi nan mon, a-ka dé télé
Nan yri yra kra ninnin nouan kouaaaa!
Iza gbô man bako, koubélé
Iza gbô man bako, koubélé
Hum man na tchaaa, han mou tchaka ké ko hooo
Writer(s): Dobet Gnahoré
Contributed by Sebastian G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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eric gnahoua
voici un son que j'ai découvert par pur hasard et depuis l'hors je n'arrive pas a m'en passer chapo l'artiste
hermann tao
Je m'incline devant cette inspiration musicale transperçant mon âme de mélomane. Big up Dobet
wangui0011
Few songs make me break out in goosebumps. This tune right here!! Does it every time. just so beautifully arranged! what a amazing talent🔥🎵🎼🎺🎷💜🖤
Didier Felicien GAHOU
Boni Gnahore puis Dobet Gnahore, le talent n'a jamais été loin de cette Famille!!! Merci pour cette chanson!!
carmel GOSSAN
J'ecoute avant de dormir, tellement c'est doux. Que Dieu te benisse Dobet Gnahore . Kisss
abdoulaye bakayoko
Sans comprendre la chanson elle te donne des frissons, c'est ça la marque des grands chanteurs.Respect à l'artiste
Dave Brown
i dont have a clue what she is saying, but i am still crazy about this song and her voice...👍
Eveque Tebao
Even me too
She come from.my country but we don t speak the same patoi
Lol I love the song too
Yao Ibrahim Traore
Tell me what do u see? U'll see if it's our destiny.
I'll follow u wherever u take me from the other side of the World. Our dream will be wonderful if we believe in it.
Tell me what do u see ? I see the same thing for our happiness. I'll do anything to satisfy u.
The most important is the love i've for u.
Tell me what do u see for tomorrow ? Our dream will come true if we believe in them.
U know, without u i'm nothing.
I can't live without u.
Our dream will be beautiful if we believe in it
Von Tom Riddle
I really like her voice and the melody
It’s really touching