Neima Ferreira

February 2011

Introduction: Guinea-Bissau

Localization: West African Country

Introduction

SUPER MAMA DJOMBO

- Population: 1,565,126

- Six ethnics groups: Balanta 30%, Fula 20%, Manjaca14%, Mandinga 13%, Papel 7%, European and mulatto less than 1%

- Climate: tropical: generally hot and humid

- Language: Portuguese, Creole and others African languages

Culture of Guinea-Bissau

• Rich and unique

• Music: Gumbe, Tina and

Tinga

• Main Instrument: Calabash

• Cuisine: Fish, Fruits and

Vegetables

History of Super Mama Djombo

SUPER MAMA DJOMBO

• Founded in 1960s by group of four friends

• “Mama Djombo name of the spirit with strong powers, called upon by the guerrilla hiding in the forests to protect the liberation movement”.

• Lyrics reflected post-independence political optimism mixed with enthusiasm of the liberation movement

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• After Independence in 1974, Mama Djombo became Super

• In 1980 they recorded in Lisbon their whole repertoire

• In 1986 the persecution by government forced the orchestra to break apart

• In 1996 they was invited to be apart of soundtrack to the film, The Blue Eyes of Yonta directed by Flora Gomes

• In 2007 the survivors of Mama Djombo were invited to cold Iceland and recorded Ar Puro, their new album

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QKL3VD3quK4

Discography

SUPER MAMA DJOMBO

1978 1979

1980 1993 1999 2002 2008

“…Bad seeds will grow in the shadow of trees he planted and eagles will rest on its branches.One day our country will be the pride of its descendants.We will always follow the steps of Amilcar Cabral…”(Alma)

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• In 2009, the soul of the orchestra and author of many songs Adriano Gomes Ferreira was awarded by Vatican Radio in Italy.

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Orchestra• Adriano Atchutchi: Composer• Cesário "Miguelinho" Hoffer: Saxophone• Adriano "Tundu" Fonseca: Solo guitar• Serifo Dju: Guitar counterpoint• Francisco Martens a.k.a. "Chico Karuka": Bass guitar• João Mota: Solo guitar• Zé Manel: Drums• Armando Vaz Pereira: Tumbista• Joãozinho Correia: Bongos• António Malam Mané, Lamine Baldé, Cesário

"Ntchoba" Morgado, Carlos Baba Kanoute, HerculanoPina Araujo, Dulce Neves, Tino Trimó: Singers

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Thank you !

Referenceshttps://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/pu.html

http://www.westafricadiscovery.co.uk/guinea-bissau-culture.htmlhttp://tpafrica-eng.blogspot.com/2009/12/super-mama-djombo-ar-puro.htmlhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z2m3tbOCf4M&feature=player_embedded

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aBS7uSDaweQhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L_zoYL0Vhnk

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dpVS4W9pbFo

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