Soulful Dynamics
Soulful Dynamics is a band which was 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
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
- ↑ Pop Archives The Soulful Dynamics, Mademoiselle Ninette
- ↑ Billboard June 20, 1970 Page 51 Hits of the World
- ↑ Billboard September 5, 1970 International News Reports, From The Music Capitals of the World Hamburg Walter Mallin
- ↑ Billboard October 2, 1976 Page 6, International, Half-Year-Tally, Metronome Results For Top Polydor Group by Wolfgang Spahr
- ↑ Discogs Emanuel (6) – Romeo
- ↑ Discogs Emanuel (6) – Oh Balutujeh
- ↑ Seventies Forever! Soulful Dynamics
- ↑ Rate Your Music Soulful Dynamics
- ↑ Pasajamba Productions Liberia Ltd Biography
- ↑ C Liberia Clearly Jazz Up Your Life With A Jazz Singer Out of Liberia
- ↑ Hitparade,ch The Soulful Dynamics
- rateyourmusic.com
- The Soulful Dynamics (in German) swisscharts.com