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    Henri Dikongue

    Along with Lokua Kanza, Wasis Diop, Cesaria Evora and his compatriot from Cameroon, Sally Nyolo, Henri Dikongue represents the new generation of African artists who emphasize fragile melodies and poetic lyrics rather than super-produced floor burners. He joins Tom Schnabel on Cafe L.A.

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    By Tom Schnabel • Mar 29, 1998 • 1 min read

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