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Kama 21 Century ASIK001 MUSIQUE & MUSIC    ASIK

Kama 21 Century

Step into the heart of West Africa with Kama 21 Century, a deeply evocative album composed and written by Cameroonian artist Emilio Bissaya, arranged by Jay-Lou Ava. This collection of traditional and folkloric songs is a heartfelt tribute to the cultural richness, ancestral wisdom, and environmental harmony of the region. Drawing from the deep well of West African musical heritage, Bissaya weaves stories of elders, family bonds, and the sacred connection to nature. Each track is a sonic journey, blending the warm resonance of the ganzaval, a 7-stringed instrument played in Cameroon, with the earthy tones of the balafon, the soulful melodies of the oud, and the gentle strumming of the guitar. The album is more than music, it's a cultural statement. It captures the spirit of unity, memory, and resilience that defines West African identity. Perfectly suited for documentaries, historical programs, and educational content, Kama Century adds a layer of authenticity and emotional depth to any project exploring the African continent. Whether you're a lover of world music or a storyteller seeking the perfect soundtrack, Emilio Bissaya's work invites you to listen, reflect, and connect with the timeless rhythms of West Africa.
  • 1. A MBOMBO 00:03:00 A HEARTFELT AND RHYTHMIC PIECE OF TRADITIONAL WEST AFRICAN MUSIC COMPOSED AND PERFORMED BY CAMEROONIAN ARTIST EMILIO BISSAYA. ROOTED IN THE RICH ORAL TRADITIONS OF HIS HOMELAND, THE SONG IS A NOSTALGIC HOMAGE FROM A GRANDSON TO HIS GRANDMOTHER. THROUGH EVOCATIVE LYRICS, HE RECALLS THE STORIES, FOLKTALES, AND LIFE LESSONS SHE LOVINGLY PASSED DOWN TO HIM MEMORIES THAT SHAPED HIS IDENTITY AND SPIRIT. THE MUSIC IS CENTERED AROUND THE GANZAVAL, A RARE SEVEN-STRINGED TRADITIONAL CAMEROONIAN INSTRUMENT, WHOSE WARM, RESONANT TONES CARRY THE MELODY. LAYERED WITH VIBRANT AFRICAN PERCUSSION, THE TRACK BLENDS A SENSE OF LONGING WITH AN UPLIFTING, DANCEABLE RHYTHM. THE RESULT IS A MOVING TRIBUTE THAT CELEBRATES INTERGENERATIONAL WISDOM AND CULTURAL HERITAGE, INVITING LISTENERS TO REFLECT ON THEIR OWN ROOTS WHILE SWAYING TO ITS INFECTIOUS BEAT.

     

    2. A MBOMBO 00:02:49 INSTRUMENTAL VERSION

    BPM
    130
    Tempo
    Medium
    Genre
    Traditional, West African Traditional, World Music
    Instruments
    Vocals, Ganzaval, Percussion
     
     
    Label
    MUSIQUE & MUSIC
    Sub-label
    ASIK
    Album
    Kama 21 Century
    Album code
    ASIK001
    Year
    18
    Composers
    Loth Emile Bimouteng Bissaya, Israel Ava
    Publishers
    Musique & Music, Beutara
    ISRC code
    FR9E92504999
    Tags
    Hypnotic, Mystical, Affectionate, Beautiful, Building, Cautious, Cheerful, Driving, Hopeful, Lively, Melodic, Melodious, Passionate, Festive, Friendly, Emotional, Nostalgic, Playful, Positive, Propulsive, Proud, Soothing, Tender, Uplifting, Warm, Adventure, Celebration, Ceremony, Documentary, Family, Landscape, Love, Africa, Cameroon, West Africa, Traditional
  • 3. A MESOUET 00:03:05 THIS VIBRANT WEST AFRICAN FOLK SONG BY CAMEROONIAN ARTIST EMILIO BISSAYA FEATURES A JOYFUL ACOUSTIC GUITAR MELODY INTERTWINED WITH THE BRIGHT, RHYTHMIC TONES OF THE BALAFON, A TRADITIONAL WEST AFRICAN PERCUSSION INSTRUMENT. UPLIFTING AND CHEERFUL, THE TRACK CAPTURES THE SPIRIT OF CELEBRATION AND CULTURAL PRIDE THROUGH ITS RICH, ORGANIC SOUND.

     

    4. A MESOUET 00:03:07 INSTRUMENTAL VERSION

    BPM
    90
    Tempo
    Medium
    Genre
    Traditional, West African Traditional, World Music
    Instruments
    Vocals, Guitar, Bass, Balafon, Percussion
     
     
    Label
    MUSIQUE & MUSIC
    Sub-label
    ASIK
    Album
    Kama 21 Century
    Album code
    ASIK001
    Year
    18
    Composers
    Loth Emile Bimouteng Bissaya, Israel Ava
    Publishers
    Musique & Music, Beutara
    ISRC code
    FR9E92505001
    Tags
    Hypnotic, Mystical, Affectionate, Beautiful, Building, Cautious, Cheerful, Driving, Hopeful, Lively, Melodic, Melodious, Passionate, Festive, Friendly, Emotional, Nostalgic, Playful, Positive, Propulsive, Proud, Soothing, Tender, Uplifting, Warm, Adventure, Celebration, Ceremony, Documentary, Family, Landscape, Love, Africa, Cameroon, West Africa, Traditional
  • 5. AFROBIZ ING'GOWA 00:03:14 THIS UPLIFTING WEST AFRICAN FOLK SONG BY CAMEROONIAN ARTIST EMILIO BISSAYA CELEBRATES THE SPIRIT OF NOMADIC COMMUNITIES AND THE STRENGTH OF UNITY. BUILT AROUND A WARM ACOUSTIC GUITAR MELODY AND THE VIBRANT, EARTHY TONES OF THE BALAFON, A TRADITIONAL WEST AFRICAN PERCUSSION INSTRUMENT THE TRACK CONVEYS A POWERFUL MESSAGE ABOUT BUILDING A SHARED FUTURE ROOTED IN CULTURAL HERITAGE AND COMMUNAL VALUES. JOYFUL AND EMOTIONALLY RESONANT, THE SONG INVITES LISTENERS TO MOVE TOGETHER IN RHYTHM AND PURPOSE.

     

    6. AFROBIZ ING'GOWA 00:03:13 INSTRUMENTAL VERSION

    BPM
    90
    Tempo
    Medium
    Genre
    Traditional, West African Traditional, World Music
    Instruments
    Vocals, Guitar, Bass, Contrabass, Balafon, Percussion
     
     
    Label
    MUSIQUE & MUSIC
    Sub-label
    ASIK
    Album
    Kama 21 Century
    Album code
    ASIK001
    Year
    18
    Composers
    Loth Emile Bimouteng Bissaya, Israel Ava
    Publishers
    Musique & Music, Beutara
    ISRC code
    FR9E92505003
    Tags
    Hypnotic, Mystical, Affectionate, Beautiful, Building, Cautious, Cheerful, Driving, Hopeful, Lively, Melodic, Melodious, Passionate, Festive, Friendly, Emotional, Nostalgic, Playful, Positive, Propulsive, Proud, Soothing, Tender, Uplifting, Warm, Adventure, Celebration, Ceremony, Documentary, Family, Landscape, Love, Africa, Cameroon, West Africa, Traditional
  • 7. DJARABI 00:03:04 BLENDING TRADITIONAL WEST AFRICAN FOLK MUSIC WITH MODERN TEXTURES, THIS MUSIC COMPOSITION BY CAMEROONIAN ARTIST EMILIO BISSAYA IS A VIBRANT FUSION OF PAST AND PRESENT. THE TRACK FEATURES A NOSTALGIC YET FESTIVE ATMOSPHERE, CARRIED BY THE INTERPLAY OF OUD, ELECTRIC GUITAR, FLUTE, AND THE BALAFON, A SIGNATURE WEST AFRICAN PERCUSSION INSTRUMENT. ROOTED IN CULTURAL MEMORY BUT DRIVEN BY A LIVELY RHYTHM, THE SONG INVITES LISTENERS TO CELEBRATE HERITAGE WITH JOY AND MOVEMENT.

     

    8. DJARABI 00:02:46 INSTRUMENTAL VERSION

    BPM
    90
    Tempo
    Medium
    Genre
    Traditional, West African Traditional, World Music
    Instruments
    Vocals, Oud, Guitar, Bass, Keys, Percussion
     
     
    Label
    MUSIQUE & MUSIC
    Sub-label
    ASIK
    Album
    Kama 21 Century
    Album code
    ASIK001
    Year
    18
    Composers
    Loth Emile Bimouteng Bissaya, Israel Ava
    Publishers
    Musique & Music, Beutara
    ISRC code
    FR9E92505005
    Tags
    Hypnotic, Mystical, Affectionate, Beautiful, Building, Cautious, Cheerful, Driving, Hopeful, Lively, Melodic, Melodious, Passionate, Festive, Friendly, Emotional, Nostalgic, Playful, Positive, Propulsive, Proud, Soothing, Tender, Uplifting, Warm, Adventure, Celebration, Ceremony, Documentary, Family, Landscape, Love, Africa, Cameroon, West Africa, Traditional
  • 9. EKOULI BA TÂ TÂ 00:03:02 A SOULFUL WEST AFRICAN FOLK SONG BY CAMEROONIAN ARTIST EMILIO BISSAYA. THROUGH HEARTFELT LYRICS, IT REFLECTS ON THE CULTURAL LEGACY OF THE ANCESTORS AND THE CONTRAST BETWEEN THEIR WORLD AND THE PRESENT SHIFTING LANDSCAPES, EVOLVING LIFESTYLES, AND ENDURING VALUES. THE TRACK FEATURES THE GANZAVAL, A TRADITIONAL SEVEN-STRING INSTRUMENT FROM CAMEROON, WHOSE MELODIC LINES ARE ENRICHED BY THE RHYTHMIC TEXTURES OF THE BALAFON. NOSTALGIC YET VIBRANT, THE SONG CARRIES DEEP EMOTION WHILE INVITING LISTENERS TO MOVE WITH ITS UPLIFTING ENERGY.

     

    10. EKOULI BA TÂ TÂ 00:02:50 INSTRUMENTAL VERSION

    BPM
    90
    Tempo
    Medium
    Genre
    Traditional, West African Traditional, World Music
    Instruments
    Vocals, Ganzaval, Bass, Balafon, Flute, Keys, Percussion
     
     
    Label
    MUSIQUE & MUSIC
    Sub-label
    ASIK
    Album
    Kama 21 Century
    Album code
    ASIK001
    Year
    18
    Composers
    Loth Emile Bimouteng Bissaya, Israel Ava
    Publishers
    Musique & Music, Beutara
    ISRC code
    FR9E92505007
    Tags
    Hypnotic, Mystical, Affectionate, Beautiful, Building, Cautious, Cheerful, Driving, Hopeful, Lively, Melodic, Melodious, Passionate, Festive, Friendly, Emotional, Nostalgic, Playful, Positive, Propulsive, Proud, Soothing, Tender, Uplifting, Warm, Adventure, Celebration, Ceremony, Documentary, Family, Landscape, Love, Africa, Cameroon, West Africa, Traditional
  • 11. KAMA 21 CENTURY 00:03:18 A VIBRANT WEST AFRICAN FOLK SONG BY CAMEROONIAN ARTIST EMILIO BISSAYA, BLENDING TRADITION WITH A SPIRIT OF TOGETHERNESS. CENTERED AROUND THE GANZAVAL, A RARE SEVEN-STRING INSTRUMENT FROM CAMEROON, THE MELODY IS ENRICHED BY THE DEEP, RESONANT TONES OF THE OUD AND DYNAMIC PERCUSSIVE RHYTHMS. JOYFUL AND UNIFYING, THE TRACK INVITES LISTENERS TO CONNECT THROUGH SHARED HERITAGE AND COLLECTIVE ENERGY.

     

    12. KAMA 21 CENTURY 00:03:20 INSTRUMENTAL VERSION

    BPM
    120
    Tempo
    Medium
    Genre
    Traditional, West African Traditional, World Music
    Instruments
    Vocals, Ganzaval, Contrabass, Oud, Percussion
     
     
    Label
    MUSIQUE & MUSIC
    Sub-label
    ASIK
    Album
    Kama 21 Century
    Album code
    ASIK001
    Year
    18
    Composers
    Loth Emile Bimouteng Bissaya, Israel Ava
    Publishers
    Musique & Music, Beutara
    ISRC code
    FR9E92505009
    Tags
    Hypnotic, Mystical, Affectionate, Beautiful, Building, Cautious, Cheerful, Driving, Hopeful, Lively, Melodic, Melodious, Passionate, Festive, Friendly, Emotional, Nostalgic, Playful, Positive, Propulsive, Proud, Soothing, Tender, Uplifting, Warm, Adventure, Celebration, Ceremony, Documentary, Family, Landscape, Love, Africa, Cameroon, West Africa, Traditional
  • 13. LA MÂAT ISEFETE 00:02:23 A GENTLE AND EVOCATIVE WEST AFRICAN FOLK SONG BY CAMEROONIAN ARTIST EMILIO BISSAYA. BUILT AROUND THE DELICATE MELODIES OF THE OUD AND SOFT, ORGANIC PERCUSSION AND FLUTES, THE TRACK CARRIES A MESSAGE OF REVERENCE FOR THE ELDERS, THOSE WHOSE WISDOM, EXPERIENCE, AND GUIDANCE CAN UPLIFT AND ENLIGHTEN US. WITH ITS SOOTHING AND GRACEFUL SOUND, THE SONG INVITES QUIET REFLECTION AND HONORS THE TIMELESS VALUE OF LISTENING TO THOSE WHO CAME BEFORE US.

     

    14. LA MÂAT ISEFETE 00:02:23 INSTRUMENTAL VERSION

    BPM
    80
    Tempo
    Medium
    Genre
    Traditional, West African Traditional, World Music
    Instruments
    Vocals, Oud, Flutes, Percussion
     
     
    Label
    MUSIQUE & MUSIC
    Sub-label
    ASIK
    Album
    Kama 21 Century
    Album code
    ASIK001
    Year
    18
    Composers
    Loth Emile Bimouteng Bissaya, Israel Ava
    Publishers
    Musique & Music, Beutara
    ISRC code
    FR9E92505011
    Tags
    Hypnotic, Mystical, Affectionate, Beautiful, Building, Cautious, Cheerful, Driving, Hopeful, Lively, Melodic, Melodious, Passionate, Festive, Friendly, Emotional, Nostalgic, Playful, Positive, Propulsive, Proud, Soothing, Tender, Uplifting, Warm, Adventure, Celebration, Ceremony, Documentary, Family, Landscape, Love, Africa, Cameroon, West Africa, Traditional
  • 15. PAPOPAPADIPO 00:03:13 A POWERFUL WEST AFRICAN FOLK SONG BY CAMEROONIAN ARTIST EMILIO BISSAYA. THROUGH POETIC LYRICS, IT TELLS THE STORY OF THOSE WHO ALLOWED THE FORESTS TO BE EXPLOITED, BELIEVING IT WAS FOR THE GOOD OF THE VILLAGE, ONLY TO FACE THE CONSEQUENCES OF ENVIRONMENTAL LOSS. CARRIED BY A NOSTALGIC ACOUSTIC GUITAR MELODY AND HYPNOTIC PERCUSSION, THE TRACK BLENDS EMOTIONAL DEPTH WITH A STEADY, ENTRANCING RHYTHM. IT'S A HAUNTING YET BEAUTIFUL REFLECTION ON CHOICES, NATURE, AND THE COST OF SILENCE.

     

    16. PAPOPAPADIPO 00:03:13 INSTRUMENTAL VERSION

    BPM
    100
    Tempo
    Medium
    Genre
    Traditional, West African Traditional, World Music
    Instruments
    Vocals, Guitar, Contrabass, Percussion
     
     
    Label
    MUSIQUE & MUSIC
    Sub-label
    ASIK
    Album
    Kama 21 Century
    Album code
    ASIK001
    Year
    18
    Composers
    Loth Emile Bimouteng Bissaya, Israel Ava
    Publishers
    Musique & Music, Beutara
    ISRC code
    FR9E92505013
    Tags
    Hypnotic, Mystical, Affectionate, Beautiful, Building, Cautious, Cheerful, Driving, Hopeful, Lively, Melodic, Melodious, Passionate, Festive, Friendly, Emotional, Nostalgic, Playful, Positive, Propulsive, Proud, Soothing, Tender, Uplifting, Warm, Adventure, Celebration, Ceremony, Documentary, Family, Landscape, Love, Africa, Cameroon, West Africa, Traditional
  • 17. OLESSCHANT 00:03:31 A WARM AND JOYFUL WEST AFRICAN FOLK SONG BY CAMEROONIAN ARTIST EMILIO BISSAYA. IT PAINTS A VIVID PICTURE OF VILLAGE LIFE, FROM THE SUNRISE, WHEN BIRDS SING AND EVERYONE HEADS TO WORK, TO THE EVENING, WHEN THE COMMUNITY GATHERS TO SHARE A COMFORTING MEAL OF RICE, THE HEART OF THE SONG. THE MELODY IS CARRIED BY THE GANZAVAL, A TRADITIONAL SEVEN-STRING CAMEROONIAN INSTRUMENT, ENRICHED BY THE DELICATE TONES OF THE SANZA AND LIVELY PERCUSSION. TENDER, UNIFYING, AND FULL OF CHARM, THE TRACK CELEBRATES THE BEAUTY OF EVERYDAY LIFE AND THE BONDS THAT HOLD A COMMUNITY TOGETHER.

     

    18. OLESSCHANT 00:03:32 INSTRUMENTAL VERSION

    BPM
    90
    Tempo
    Medium
    Genre
    Traditional, West African Traditional, World Music
    Instruments
    Vocals, Ganzaval, Sanza, Percussion
     
     
    Label
    MUSIQUE & MUSIC
    Sub-label
    ASIK
    Album
    Kama 21 Century
    Album code
    ASIK001
    Year
    18
    Composers
    Loth Emile Bimouteng Bissaya, Israel Ava
    Publishers
    Musique & Music, Beutara
    ISRC code
    FR9E92505015
    Tags
    Hypnotic, Mystical, Affectionate, Beautiful, Building, Cautious, Cheerful, Driving, Hopeful, Lively, Melodic, Melodious, Passionate, Festive, Friendly, Emotional, Nostalgic, Playful, Positive, Propulsive, Proud, Soothing, Tender, Uplifting, Warm, Adventure, Celebration, Ceremony, Documentary, Family, Landscape, Love, Africa, Cameroon, West Africa, Traditional
  • 19. NISSAKAM 00:03:16 A DEEPLY EMOTIONAL WEST AFRICAN FOLK SONG BY CAMEROONIAN ARTIST EMILIO BISSAYA. BLENDING THE SOULFUL RESONANCE OF THE GANZAVAL, A TRADITIONAL SEVEN-STRING INSTRUMENT FROM CAMEROON, WITH ACOUSTIC GUITAR AND RICH PERCUSSION, THE TRACK EVOKES A SENSE OF NOSTALGIA AND SHARED HISTORY. WHILE TENDER AND REFLECTIVE, ITS RHYTHM REMAINS UPLIFTING AND UNIFYING, INVITING LISTENERS TO CONNECT THROUGH MEMORY, MUSIC, AND COMMUNITY.

     

    20. NISSAKAM 00:03:12 INSTRUMENTAL VERSION

    BPM
    90
    Tempo
    Medium
    Genre
    Traditional, West African Traditional, World Music
    Instruments
    Vocals, Ganzaval, Guitar, Percussion
     
     
    Label
    MUSIQUE & MUSIC
    Sub-label
    ASIK
    Album
    Kama 21 Century
    Album code
    ASIK001
    Year
    18
    Composers
    Loth Emile Bimouteng Bissaya, Israel Ava
    Publishers
    Musique & Music, Beutara
    ISRC code
    FR9E92505017
    Tags
    Hypnotic, Mystical, Affectionate, Beautiful, Building, Cautious, Cheerful, Driving, Hopeful, Lively, Melodic, Melodious, Passionate, Festive, Friendly, Emotional, Nostalgic, Playful, Positive, Propulsive, Proud, Soothing, Tender, Uplifting, Warm, Adventure, Celebration, Ceremony, Documentary, Family, Landscape, Love, Africa, Cameroon, West Africa, Traditional
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