Foliba trio

Foliba Trio is a MusicAL group from Abidjan, Ivory Coast (West Africa). The band was founded in 2009 and comprises Tanzo, Sayo Mariam Djibo and Simo Bakary Dagnogo. The lead singers of the Foliba Trio really do complement each other. When one takes the lead in a song, the other 2 play a vital complementary role to fill the musical gaps and enrich the overall experience. The Foliba Trio is a true tripod that depends on all its 3 legs.

The very distinctive voices of Tanzo, Sayo and Simo come together to create a sweet BLEND that is pleasing and groovy all at the same time. Accompanied by Adama, the talented solo guitarist and Madou, the fabulous Djembé expert, the Foliba Trio creates musical delights that are rarely seen from young and upcoming groups of their age. This one is sure to mature into stardom.

Foliba Trio's recordings, have featured in the Ivory Coast, and is full of a new breed of hybrid-modern African music that makes you want more. Listen, dance or sway to the drum beats of modern African griots.

Debut album

Matopié Wa

Foliba Trio submitted demos to local radio stations which generated many listener requests. Most of the tracks on Matopié Wa are rooted in the rich African traditions of great music as illustrated by their first album, Matopié Wa (Don’t talk behind my back). Matopié Wa has 12 tracks, each of which has its own identity that is as complex as the next one. The album gives the impression that each track was composed to expose a different aspect of the rich African musical tradition. Indeed, each track plays like a showcase of a rich repertoire of Malinké beats, Reggae tunes, and some new breed of hybrid-modern African music that makes you want more. It is truly enjoyable. Be ready for your soul to dance with Tam Tam, Dosongoni, Party Feelings, and the rest. Listen, dance or sway to the drum beats of the Foliba Trio’s Matopié Wa. Foliba Trio Matopié Wa is published by IDTS Productions under Farafina Djigui record label. The album was entirely recorded in Abidjan in IDTS Productions studios.

Discography

Tam-Tam Meaning: Tam-tam make big sound

Dodokoroni Meaning: Old Rooster

Sanfina Meaning: The sky is Dark – troublesome

Musical Influences

Alpha Blondy Oumou Sangare Salif Keita

See also

  • World Music
  • AfroBeat