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Alpha Blondy
Alpha Blondy is the precursor and symbol of African reggae. More than any other,
he has helped make reggae the world's music of the underprivileged and
protesters. Born in Dimbokro on January 1, 1953, he came to prominence in 1982
with "Brigadier Sabari" and achieved international acclaim with Jerusalem in
1986. Produced with the full band of The Wailers, the album established Alpha
Blondy as a new spokesman for the Third World. " Jerusalem" and his version of
"Travailler c'est trop dur" are heard from Brazil to Indonesia. After another
hit, "Sweet Fanta Diallo " in 1987, his car...
