Francis Bebey (1929–2001) was a Cameroonian artist, musician, and writer. Bebey was born in 1929 in Douala, Cameroon. He attended the Sorbonne and Paris, France, and received further education in the United States. In 1957, Bebey moved to Ghana at the invitation of Kwame Nkrumah to all Africans from non-independent territories. Bebey took a job as a broadcaster.
In the early 1960s, Bebey moved to France and started work in the arts, establishing himself as a musician, sculptor, and writer. Read Full BioFrancis Bebey (1929–2001) was a Cameroonian artist, musician, and writer. Bebey was born in 1929 in Douala, Cameroon. He attended the Sorbonne and Paris, France, and received further education in the United States. In 1957, Bebey moved to Ghana at the invitation of Kwame Nkrumah to all Africans from non-independent territories. Bebey took a job as a broadcaster.
In the early 1960s, Bebey moved to France and started work in the arts, establishing himself as a musician, sculptor, and writer. His most popular novel was Agatha Moudio's Son. His writing and music often cross-fertilised, and he performed a song by that name, as well (Agatha). He also worked as a consultant for UNESCO.
Bebey released his first album in 1969. His music was primarily guitar-based, although he integrated traditional African instruments as well. His style was groundbreaking, merging Cameroonian makossa with classical guitar, jazz, and pop, in a mix that could be intellectual, humorous, or serious. He sang in Duala, English, and French. Bebey had a strong impact on later performers. For example, he gave Manu Dibango his big break when Dibango came to work for him in Paris. Bebey released more than 20 albums over his career. He died in 2001.
In the early 1960s, Bebey moved to France and started work in the arts, establishing himself as a musician, sculptor, and writer. Read Full BioFrancis Bebey (1929–2001) was a Cameroonian artist, musician, and writer. Bebey was born in 1929 in Douala, Cameroon. He attended the Sorbonne and Paris, France, and received further education in the United States. In 1957, Bebey moved to Ghana at the invitation of Kwame Nkrumah to all Africans from non-independent territories. Bebey took a job as a broadcaster.
In the early 1960s, Bebey moved to France and started work in the arts, establishing himself as a musician, sculptor, and writer. His most popular novel was Agatha Moudio's Son. His writing and music often cross-fertilised, and he performed a song by that name, as well (Agatha). He also worked as a consultant for UNESCO.
Bebey released his first album in 1969. His music was primarily guitar-based, although he integrated traditional African instruments as well. His style was groundbreaking, merging Cameroonian makossa with classical guitar, jazz, and pop, in a mix that could be intellectual, humorous, or serious. He sang in Duala, English, and French. Bebey had a strong impact on later performers. For example, he gave Manu Dibango his big break when Dibango came to work for him in Paris. Bebey released more than 20 albums over his career. He died in 2001.
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Francis Bebey Lyrics
We have lyrics for these tracks by Francis Bebey:
Agatha Agatha, ne me ments pas! Agatha, ne me ments pas! Ce n'est…
Forest Nativity Come into the world my child Awake into life, my child Life…
Je pars maria Je pars, Maria Je pars à la guerre Dans le pays que…
Je pars, Maria Je pars, Maria Je pars à la guerre Dans le pays que…
La Condition Masculine Tu ne connais pas Sizana Sizana, c'est ma femme C'est ma fem…
Lettre à ma bien aimée L'ennui avec toi C'est que moi aussi je t'aime Si j'avais pu…
Lettre à ma bien-aimée L'ennui avec toi C'est que moi aussi je t'aime si j'avais pu…
Mon amour pour toi Mon amour pour toi (Francis Bebey) Mon amour pour toi Mon a…
Sanza tristesse Le soir est triste Mon cœur est triste Ma vie est triste Y…
The Coffee Cola Song There are people in town man, crazy people in town Eating…
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Nina Mi
one of the most beautiful things i've ever heard and seen. my tears joined his, my joy too.
Kevin Klein
I am so astounded by people who are conduits of this kind of pure energy. It is truly as if something is being beamed into them, flowing through them and out.
Jean daniel Epee
Quand la simplicité rejoint l'authenticité ! Quel régal nous offre ce duo père et fils. Merci.
wholegrainvideos
First time listening to this, just inspiring to watch someone do what they love. Whats the instrument he's using? Has such a magical sound.
Andrew Bowring
This is so moving. Medicinal stuff... Love Bebey!
Tiger Cai
Pure magic！
Luke Cowan
unspeakably beautiful.
Animangaming
C’EST FANTASTIQUE
Mattéô
Super beau
Nina Mi
I'm in love!