From
Ernesto Djédjé to Magic System passing by
“Les Garagistes”, Aïcha Koné, Antoinette
Konan, Woya, Meiway, Mahawa Traoré, the
Go…, the concept of the music of Ivory Coast was always characterized
by the originality of the steps of dance and the relevance of the messages
conveyed. Specificities which made of Ivory Coast, particularly Abidjan,
the musical showcase of West Africa and the essential crossroads of the
continental Show biz.
Truly, the music of the Ivory Coast is today a reality considered to be essential in Africa and this in spite of the socio political crisis which shakes this country since September 19, 2002. At the beginning of the Sixties, the music of the Ivory Coast was however only the stereotype of the other musics, in particular of French one. This is why at the beginning of the Seventies; we witnessed a massive flow of African artists toward Ivory Coast, a footbridge towards the international show biz. This situation is explained not only by the precariousness of the "music of Ivory Coast" which is less aggressive, but also by the existence of structures of production adapted to the needs for the artists.
This led to a mixing and constituted a source of inspiration for the youth of the Ivory Coast. Thus, she will make her great strides at the beginning of the Eighties with the University Orchestra of Abidjan (O.U.A) and the Woya.
The force of this concept relies especially upon the creativity of the young people who have several opportunities to measure their talent; a youth which doesn’t hesitate to draw inspiration from the traditional sources to open original breaches towards the national and international musical scene. This audacity is the base of the successful rhythms like the Ziglibiti, Zouglou, Zogoda and, since a few times, Mapuka.
These rhythms are inspired especially from the environment, of the aspirations and frustrations of these young artists. Is there any young person who doesn’t have to live at least once the history of "Premier Gaou"? From where also the relevance of all the messages which catch on and never give the desire to escape towards other musical ranges.
Mixed in an original way, arranged with skill, and conveyed by ambitious talents who don’t hesitate to shatter doors, the music of Ivory Coast managed today to have a very envied place in the sun. This is why the site www.ivoire-music.com places at your disposal all the useful information to satisfy your curiosity.
Truly, the music of the Ivory Coast is today a reality considered to be essential in Africa and this in spite of the socio political crisis which shakes this country since September 19, 2002. At the beginning of the Sixties, the music of the Ivory Coast was however only the stereotype of the other musics, in particular of French one. This is why at the beginning of the Seventies; we witnessed a massive flow of African artists toward Ivory Coast, a footbridge towards the international show biz. This situation is explained not only by the precariousness of the "music of Ivory Coast" which is less aggressive, but also by the existence of structures of production adapted to the needs for the artists.
This led to a mixing and constituted a source of inspiration for the youth of the Ivory Coast. Thus, she will make her great strides at the beginning of the Eighties with the University Orchestra of Abidjan (O.U.A) and the Woya.
The force of this concept relies especially upon the creativity of the young people who have several opportunities to measure their talent; a youth which doesn’t hesitate to draw inspiration from the traditional sources to open original breaches towards the national and international musical scene. This audacity is the base of the successful rhythms like the Ziglibiti, Zouglou, Zogoda and, since a few times, Mapuka.
These rhythms are inspired especially from the environment, of the aspirations and frustrations of these young artists. Is there any young person who doesn’t have to live at least once the history of "Premier Gaou"? From where also the relevance of all the messages which catch on and never give the desire to escape towards other musical ranges.
Mixed in an original way, arranged with skill, and conveyed by ambitious talents who don’t hesitate to shatter doors, the music of Ivory Coast managed today to have a very envied place in the sun. This is why the site www.ivoire-music.com places at your disposal all the useful information to satisfy your curiosity.