Soulful Dynamics are a band that was formed in Liberia in 1965, 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".Pop Archives The Soulful Dynamics, Mademoiselle Ninette By June 1970, their song was #1 in West Germany and Switzerland and #2 in Austria as recorded by Billboard.Billboard June 20, 1970 Page 51 Hits of the World 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".Billboard September 5, 1970 International News Reports, From The Music Capitals of the World Hamburg Walter Mallin
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.Billboard October 2, 1976 Page 6, International, Half-Year-Tally, Metronome Results For Top Polydor Group by Wolfgang Spahr
Emanuel Obedekah Emanuel Obedekah released several solo singles. One was "Romeo" bw "Mama Don't Go" in 1971.Discogs Emanuel (6) – Romeo Another was "Oh Balutujeh" bw "Let Summer Come Again" in 1972.Discogs Emanuel (6) – Oh Balutujeh
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)Seventies Forever! Soulful DynamicsRate Your Music Soulful Dynamics
Later members Alhaj A. Azziz Leo ChessonPasajamba Productions Liberia Ltd BiographyC Liberia Clearly Jazz Up Your Life With A Jazz Singer Out of Liberia
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 Hitparade,ch The Soulful Dynamics
References
rateyourmusic.com The Soulful Dynamics (in German) swisscharts.com