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 | |
|---|---|
| Born | 5 February 1935 |
| Died | 3 October 2021 (aged 86) Abidjan, Ivory Coast |
| Nationality (legal) | Ivorian |
| Occupation | Musician |
Biography edit
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 edit
- 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 edit
- Commander of the Order of Ivory Merit (2013)[5]
References edit
- ^ a b "Ancienne gloire de la musique ivoirienne: Anoman Brou Felix se meurt". Abidjan.net (in French). 2 January 2012. Retrieved 4 October 2021.
- ^ "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.
- ^ Seck, Nago (14 September 2012). "Anoman Brouh Félix". Afrisson (in French). Archived from the original on 21 January 2020. Retrieved 4 October 2021.
- ^ 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.
- ^ 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.
External links edit
- Anouman Brou Félix discography at Discogs