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🎤 Spotlight: Rantamplan
Who she is
Rantamplan (real name Koué Dorothée) is a singer‐dancer from Cameroon, noted for her work in the genre Bikutsi in the 1990s. She hails from the East Region of Cameroon (Messamena). agendaculturelducameroun.com

Her nickname “Rantamplan” apparently comes from a stage rapport with fellow musician Nkodo Si Tony (also known as Si-Tony) where they were likened to “Lucky Luke and Rantamplan” on stage—eventually the name stuck. agendaculturelducameroun.com

Musical & dance contributions
She worked initially as a dancer and chorist for Si Tony, then made the move into recording. agendaculturelducameroun.com

Her first recorded release: an album titled Ezezek (4 tracks), done in two days in the mobile studio of the engineer/arranger Mystic Djim (Clément Djimogne). agendaculturelducameroun.com

Her style is intimately connected with Bikutsi, a rhythm‐based, foot-stomping genre from the Beti/Ewondo people of central Cameroon. The term “bikutsi” itself means “to beat the earth / to stomp the feet”. Wikipedia

Importantly, Rantamplan is credited as being a pioneer among female performers in Bikutsi who combine singing and dancing—bringing dance moves from her home culture into the mainstream of Bikutsi performance. agendaculturelducameroun.com

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La Bible de-ASSIKO

Assiko
is a vibrant traditional music genre and dance originating from the Bassa people of southern Cameroon. The name is derived from the Bassa words issi (earth) and go (foot), literally translating to “foot on the earth”.
Key Characteristics

The Bottle Rhythm: A defining element of Assiko is its percussion. A percussionist typically uses metal knives or forks to strike an empty glass bottle, creating a sharp, pulsating rhythm.
Instrumentation: Modern Assiko centers on the acoustic or electric guitar, often accompanied by the bottle percussion and sometimes a double bass or drums.
Musical Style: It is characterized by a fast tempo, catchy melodies, and a “hocket” vocal style where singers alternate notes to create a seamless rhythmic blend.
The Dance: It is a high-energy partnered dance featuring rapid footwork and fluid, rolling hip movements. Dancers often perform impressive balancing acts, such as dancing with bottles on their heads.
Source: Google

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