Franck Biyong & The Diamane Bantu Messengers - Ki I Ye Yi (2012)

Franck Biyong's 9th album "Ki I Ye Yi" ("The one who doesn't know knows" in Basaa language), is a rare treat in the current Afro revival, blending the lost big band Central Africa tradition of the church choirs, national orchestras or military bands, with the urban 70s funk & afrobeat sound of the Paris Djs production powerhouse. You'll hear in this album a true anthology of Central Africa's poly rhythms and melodies blessed with a solid and sophisticated production, a celebration of diverse influences, driven by a heavyweight spatial sound, the missing link between the bold roughness of Fela Kuti and the melodic sophistication of Manu Dibango. "Ki I Ye Yi", mixed and mastered with Grant Phabao (who collaborated with George Clinton, David Byrne, Chuck D. or Adrian Quesada among many others) is available on iTunes, Amazon, Bandcamp, Paris Djs and other digital networks.

Tracklisting:
01. Franck Biyong & The Diamane Bantu Messengers - Ndeda Yosona (2:26)
02. Franck Biyong & The Diamane Bantu Messengers - Fe Bain (5:02)
03. Franck Biyong & The Diamane Bantu Messengers - Ambom (6:05)
04. Franck Biyong & The Diamane Bantu Messengers - Ndjoke (4:03)
05. Franck Biyong & The Diamane Bantu Messengers - Nsebla Bakugi (2:56)
06. Franck Biyong & The Diamane Bantu Messengers - Bonalembe (6:20)
07. Franck Biyong & The Diamane Bantu Messengers - Di Gwesna (2:35)
08. Franck Biyong & The Diamane Bantu Messengers - C.F.A Music (6:52)
09. Franck Biyong & The Diamane Bantu Messengers - Liyagal (5:25)
10. Franck Biyong & The Diamane Bantu Messengers - Jerry Malekani (6:56)