Zokela (1981)
Zokela. Creative Commons License
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GENERAL INFO
| Description: Zokela is one of the most influential music band from Central African Republic. Their music incorporates a syncopated rhythm and polyphony of the Pygmies, mixed it with international styles such as jazz, and ethnic African dances. The band’s name is a typical musical style of Central African Republic. The band gave their first concert in 1982, and recorded their first album in 1984. They want to promote Central African music. |
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| Sex: Males and females | Occupation: Music band. |
| Place of Birth / Death: Mbaïki, Central African Republic. | Country Tags: Central African Republic. |
| Periods: XX-XXI Century | Genres: Instrumental music, vocal music, dance music, nationalism music. |
| Styles: Zokela, Ethnic, Folk, Traditional, World Music. | Members: Kaïda Monganga (music director, dancer and singer) |
| Instruments: Percussion, guitar and voices | Relatives: – |
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External links
- Zokela in Allmusic: https://www.allmusic.com/artist/zokela-mn0000964311 – [17/02/2020].
- Zokela in Discogs: https://www.discogs.com/artist/4022732-Zokela – [17/02/2020].
- Zokela in maziki.fr: https://maziki.fr/artistes-centrafricains/zokela – [17/02/2020].
- Zokela in rateyourmusic.com: https://rateyourmusic.com/artist/zokela – [17/02/2020].
- Wikipedia.org: Zokela: https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zokela – [17/02/2020].
- Zokela’s facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/Zokela-Hity-Ma-Hity-A-So-Benda-Officiel-116311833150684/ – [17/02/2020].
Bibliography
- Beltrando-Patier, Marie-Claire y otros (1996). Historia de la música. Espasa Calpe
- Bohlman, Philip V (2002). World Music. OUP Oxford.
- Onnen, Frank. (1967). Enciclopedia de la música. Madrid: Afrodisio Aguado.
- Rodman, Sarah (2007). A true cultural ambassador. The Boston Globe.
- Shepherd, J., ed. (2003). Continuum Encyclopedia of Popular Music of the World. New York: Continuum.
- Stone, Ruth M., ed (2008). The Garland Handbook of African Music. New York: Routledge.
- Stone, Ruth M., ed (2013). The Garland Encyclopedia of World Music. New York: Routledge.
