Soulful Dynamics

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Soulful Dynamics are a band formed in 1965 in Liberia and arrived in Hamburg in 1969. They are best known for their 1970 hit song "Mademoiselle Ninette". Their other hits include: "Annabelle", "Birdie", "Saah-Saah-Kumba-Kumba" and "Coconuts from Congoville".

History[]

Originally from Liberia, they relocated to Hamburg. Soon after they recorded "Mademoiselle Ninette".[1] By June 1970, their song was #1 in West Germany and Switzerland and #2 in Austria as recorded by Billboard.[2] In September of that year, they had their African Fire album released which included the songs "Soy", "Down In The Dumps", "Defaliant", "Maria Shanta" and "Babalazi".[3]

In 1976, along with Dorthe, Sonny Worthing, Catherine Ferry, Guru-Guru and the Bourbon Skiffle Company, they played at the finale of a sales convention in Kiel, Germany.[4]

Emanuel Obedekah[]

Emanuel Obedekah released a some solo singles himself. One was "Romeo" bw "Mama Don't Go" in 1971.[5] Another was "Oh Balutujeh" bw "Let Summer Come Again" in 1972.[6]

Members[]

  • Emanuel Obedekah (vocals)
  • Frederik "Andy" Anderson (guitar, vocals)
  • Ernest J.G. Clinton (guitar, vocals)
  • Manfred "Maxi" Free (guitar)
  • Benjamin "Ben" Mason (drums)
  • Olu Igenuma (keyboard)
  • Molley Morgan (E-bass, percussions)[7][8]

Later members[]

  • Alhaj A. Azziz aka Leo Chesson[9][10]

Discography[]

Singles[]

  • 1970 "Annabella / Mr. Reggaeman"
  • 1970 "Birdie / Louisiana Race"
  • 1970 "Mademoiselle Ninette / Monkey"
  • 1971 "Saah-Saah-Kumba-Kumba / All Together"
  • 1972 "Coconuts aus Congoville / Azumba"
  • 1972 "Coconuts from Congoville / Azumba"
  • 1972 "Nie-Siah / Devil's Touch"
  • 1973 "Funny Funny Monkey / Gama Gama Gooshy"
  • 1973 "Lady from Amsterdam / Zon-Gele-Zor"
  • 1974 "Malakatra / Doctor Man"
  • 1974 "My Rockin' Lady"
  • 1974 "Sweet Honeybee / Uncle Joe"
  • 1975 "Crying Man"
  • 1975 "Mademoiselle Ninette / Annabella"
  • 1976 "Jungle People"
  • 1977 "Mirabelle"
  • 1977 "Shake Shake Shake / Wanna Love You"
  • 1982 "Dying Snowman / Tumba Tumba"

LPs[]

  • 1970 African Fire
  • 1971 Soulful Dynamics
  • 1973 Live Im Studio
  • 1977 Jungle People
  • 1977 Soulful [11]

References[]

  1. ^ Pop Archives The Soulful Dynamics, Mademoiselle Ninette
  2. ^ Billboard June 20, 1970 Page 51 Hits of the World
  3. ^ Billboard September 5, 1970 International News Reports, From The Music Capitals of the World Hamburg Walter Mallin
  4. ^ Billboard October 2, 1976 Page 6, International, Half-Year-Tally, Metronome Results For Top Polydor Group by Wolfgang Spahr
  5. ^ Discogs Emanuel (6) – Romeo
  6. ^ Discogs Emanuel (6) – Oh Balutujeh
  7. ^ Seventies Forever! Soulful Dynamics
  8. ^ Rate Your Music Soulful Dynamics
  9. ^ Pasajamba Productions Liberia Ltd Biography
  10. ^ C Liberia Clearly Jazz Up Your Life With A Jazz Singer Out of Liberia
  11. ^ Hitparade,ch The Soulful Dynamics
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