Alpha Blondy

Alpha Blondy (born Seydou Koné on January 1, 1953 in Dimbokoro, Cote D'Ivoire) is a reggae singer. He is a major star in West Africa. He has played with The Wailers. He studied English at Hunter College in New York, and later in the Columbia University American Language Program.

Alpha Blondy sings mainly in his native language of Dioula, in French and English, and sometimes in Arabic or Hebrew. His lyrics convey strong political attitudes and a sense of humor. He coined the French word "democrature" (an English equivalent might be "democratatorship") to identify some African governments.

http://www.alphablondy.info

Alpha Blondy in the news

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	Terence Trend Presents: "Funky Town" With Junior Marvin Of Bob Marley's Wailers, Oogee Wawa, And More, October 8, 2016 (27/09/2016)
	Ras Nas Featuring Vumbi At Oslo Mela (12/07/2011)
	Revival Reggae Sundays Announces Free Black History Month Events (31/01/2009)
	Grammy-Nominees Jimmy Cliff & Steel Pulse to Headline The No1 Reggae Concert in the world (08/01/2005)
	Norah Jones, B. Springsteen and Eminem battles for Grammys (08/01/2003)