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A native of Yaounde, Cameroon, jazz composer, arranger and bassist Andre Manga built his first musical instrument at the age of seven, a pseudo-marimba constructed from bamboo and part of a tree trunk; he later designed a guitar with strings made from bicycle brake cables as well. A chance encounter with worldbeat superstar Manu Dibango convinced Manga to pursue a career as a performer, ...more


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