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	Alpha Blondy Cocody Rock Genres: International Music, Pop Through born and raised in the Ivory Coast, Alpha Blondy has the classic, streamlined, international sound of Bob Marley. In fact, he has recorded with the Wailers band. His lyrics, sung in Mandinque, English, Dioula, Fren... more » « less
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All Artists: Alpha Blondy
Title: Cocody Rock
Members Wishing: 2
Total Copies: 0
Label: V.P. Records
Original Release Date: 1/1/2010
Re-Release Date: 10/25/2010
Genres: International Music, Pop
Style: Reggae
Number of Discs: 1
SwapaCD Credits: 1
Other Editions: Cocody Rock
UPCs: 054645242622, 054645242622

Synopsis

Album Description

Through born and raised in the Ivory Coast, Alpha Blondy has the classic, streamlined, international sound of Bob Marley. In fact, he has recorded with the Wailers band. His lyrics, sung in Mandinque, English, Dioula, French and Patois, are message lyrics dealing with poverty, apatrtheid, spiritual inspiration, police violence and musics healing power. EMI. 2006.

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CD Reviews

Original rocker!!

ben redares | haifa Israel | 01/06/2003

(5 out of 5 stars)

"alpha to me is the prince of reggae and marley is the king.
i love the music he makes true music no dancehall wanabees here.
the best by blondey are as foloows:1 apparatheid is nazism
2. live au zenith 3. cocody rock 4.jerusalem.
i dont like the new albums that much.cocody rock which was recorded in paris in 1984 features aston barret of the wailers on bass .and about 20 other musicians.the album is short and great a true classic!!"