Anouman Brou Félix (5 February 1935 – 3 October 2021) was an Ivorian guitarist, bassist, and percussionist.[1] He was one of the pioneers of Attie music and created the dance Wamy in the 1970s.[2]

Anouman Brou Félix
Born5 February 1935
Died3 October 2021(2021-10-03) (aged 86)
Abidjan, Ivory Coast
NationalityIvorian
OccupationMusician

Biography

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Born in Adzopé in 1935, Félix's parents died in 1946. He left for Abidjan where he discovered dressmaking before learning guitar.[1] In the 1960s, he founded the group Ivoiry Band and started the dance Wamy while in France.[3]

Anouman Brou Félix died in Abidjan on 3 October 2021 at the age of 86.[4]

Discography

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  • Mon yé saka (1965)
  • Houi layai (1966)
  • Mon cœur l'OCAM (1966)
  • Côte d'Ivoire / Anana force kié (1972)
  • Danse Wamy (1977)
  • Le passé et le présent (1984)
  • African Pearls Vol. 5 : Côte d’Ivoire - West African Crossroads (2009)
  • Concert Live vol.3 (Les géants de la musique ivoirienne) (2009)

Distinctions

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References

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  1. ^ a b "Ancienne gloire de la musique ivoirienne: Anoman Brou Felix se meurt". Abidjan.net (in French). 2 January 2012. Retrieved 4 October 2021.
  2. ^ "Prix d'Excellence 2013 : Anoma Brou Félix et Bamba Bakary faits Commandeurs de l'ordre du mérite…". Abidjan.net (in French). 8 August 2013. Retrieved 4 October 2021.
  3. ^ Seck, Nago (14 September 2012). "Anoman Brouh Félix". Afrisson (in French). Archived from the original on 21 January 2020. Retrieved 4 October 2021.
  4. ^ Sylvain, Blackson Dodo (4 October 2021). "Culture : Deuil, Anoman Brouh Félix, pionnier de la musique Akyé est décédé". Akody.com (in French). Archived from the original on 4 October 2021. Retrieved 4 October 2021.
  5. ^ Krassault, Robert (10 August 2013). "53ème anniversaire de l'indépendance de la Côte d'Ivoire : Dagri Diabaté à Ouattara: "Les chantiers de la réconciliation nous interpellent"". Abidjan.net (in French). Retrieved 4 October 2021.
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