Soulful Dynamics

Soulful Dynamics are a band that was formed in Liberia in 1965, and arrived in Hamburg in 1969. They are best known for their 1970 hit song "Mademoiselle Ninette". Their other hits include: "Annabelle", "Birdie", "Saah-Saah-Kumba-Kumba" and "Coconuts from Congoville".

History

Originally from Liberia, they relocated to Hamburg. Soon after they recorded "Mademoiselle Ninette".^[1] By June 1970, their song was #1 in West Germany and Switzerland and #2 in Austria as recorded by Billboard.^[2] In September of that year, they had their African Fire album released which included the songs "Soy", "Down In The Dumps", "Defaliant", "Maria Shanta" and "Babalazi".^[3]

In 1976, along with Dorthe, Sonny Worthing, Catherine Ferry, Guru-Guru and the Bourbon Skiffle Company, they played at the finale of a sales convention in Kiel, Germany.^[4]

Emanuel Obedekah

Emanuel Obedekah released a some solo singles himself. One was "Romeo" bw "Mama Don't Go" in 1971.^[5] Another was "Oh Balutujeh" bw "Let Summer Come Again" in 1972.^[6]

Members

Emanuel Obedekah (vocals)
Frederik "Andy" Anderson (guitar, vocals)
Ernest J.G. Clinton (guitar, vocals)
Manfred "Maxi" Free (guitar)
Benjamin "Ben" Mason (drums)
Olu Igenuma (keyboard)
Molley Morgan (E-bass, percussions)^[7]^[8]

Later members

Alhaj A. Azziz aka Leo Chesson^[9]^[10]

Discography

Singles

1970 "Annabella / Mr. Reggaeman"
1970 "Birdie / Louisiana Race"
1970 "Mademoiselle Ninette / Monkey"
1971 "Saah-Saah-Kumba-Kumba / All Together"
1972 "Coconuts aus Congoville / Azumba"
1972 "Coconuts from Congoville / Azumba"
1972 "Nie-Siah / Devil's Touch"
1973 "Funny Funny Monkey / Gama Gama Gooshy"
1973 "Lady from Amsterdam / Zon-Gele-Zor"
1974 "Malakatra / Doctor Man"
1974 "My Rockin' Lady"
1974 "Sweet Honeybee / Uncle Joe"
1975 "Crying Man"
1975 "Mademoiselle Ninette / Annabella"
1976 "Jungle People"
1977 "Mirabelle"
1977 "Shake Shake Shake / Wanna Love You"
1982 "Dying Snowman / Tumba Tumba"

LPs

1970 African Fire
1971 Soulful Dynamics
1973 Live Im Studio
1977 Jungle People
1977 Soulful ^[11]

References

^ Pop Archives The Soulful Dynamics, Mademoiselle Ninette
^ Billboard June 20, 1970 Page 51 Hits of the World
^ Billboard September 5, 1970 International News Reports, From The Music Capitals of the World Hamburg Walter Mallin
^ Billboard October 2, 1976 Page 6, International, Half-Year-Tally, Metronome Results For Top Polydor Group by Wolfgang Spahr
^ Discogs Emanuel (6) – Romeo
^ Discogs Emanuel (6) – Oh Balutujeh
^ Seventies Forever! Soulful Dynamics
^ Rate Your Music Soulful Dynamics
^ Pasajamba Productions Liberia Ltd Biography
^ C Liberia Clearly Jazz Up Your Life With A Jazz Singer Out of Liberia
^ Hitparade,ch The Soulful Dynamics

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The Soulful Dynamics (in German) swisscharts.com

[1] Pop Archives The Soulful Dynamics, Mademoiselle Ninette

[2] Billboard June 20, 1970 Page 51 Hits of the World

[3] Billboard September 5, 1970 International News Reports, From The Music Capitals of the World Hamburg Walter Mallin

[4] Billboard October 2, 1976 Page 6, International, Half-Year-Tally, Metronome Results For Top Polydor Group by Wolfgang Spahr

[5] Discogs Emanuel (6) – Romeo

[6] Discogs Emanuel (6) – Oh Balutujeh

[7] Seventies Forever! Soulful Dynamics

[8] Rate Your Music Soulful Dynamics

[9] Pasajamba Productions Liberia Ltd Biography

[10] C Liberia Clearly Jazz Up Your Life With A Jazz Singer Out of Liberia

[11] Hitparade,ch The Soulful Dynamics

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