album · August 18, 1967

Wo i nee

Universal Music Division Mercury RecordsSee this day
worldafrobeat

The 1967 single "Wo i nee" is a prime example of Évariste's early afrobeat sound, predating the genre's wider popularity. This release showcases his distinctive vocalizations and the nascent afrobeat rhythms that would influence countless artists.

Évariste is a singer from Ivory Coast, known for pioneering afrobeat music. He was a seminal figure in West African music in the late 1960s.

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Also released August 18, 1967