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Richard Bona

Originally destined to become a minister, the Cameroonian Richard Bona started singing in church choirs as a child alongside his mother, a renowned vocalist. By the time he was 8, he was performing with his guitar and balafon in cabarets throughout Cameroon. In early 2008 Bona released his seventh album Richard Bona Makes You Sweat. This is a live recording of one of his 2007 concerts in Budapest, Hungary.

Paris, October 2004

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The relaxed complicity between Bona, Toto and Kanza was the source for inspiration for their latest foray into vocal music

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Despite his voluntary exile in the United States, Bona’s music continues to be anchored in Africa. He takes it everywhere he goes

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An extract of Bona’s 2003 solo album, “Mounia”. Many of his songs are in homage to woman, who the singer defends ardently: “This world should be governed by woman, really!” Bona is proud of his musical progress, but remains hungry for new horizons

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Bona’s plans for 2005 range from trips to south India to preparations for his new album and exchanges with the likes of saxophonist Kenny Garrett

In late 2004 I met up with a tired but relaxed Bona in north Paris. It was shortly after two memorable but short concerts with Kanza and Toto.

Interviewed by Daniel Brown

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	Portrait	Richard Bona

	Interviews	Paris, March 2008. Toto Bona Lokua, Paris septembre 2004


Music from the Chocolate Lands Putumayo Harmonia Mundi 2004


Munia Verve 2003


Reverence Sony Jazz 2001


Scenes from my life Sony Jazz 2000



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Update date : 2004-12-01

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