Guinea-Bissau is a West African country with a population of over 1.5 million people from various ethnic groups. Super Mama Djombo was a influential musical group formed in the 1960s that used their music to support the independence movement through the 1970s. Their blend of styles reflected the political and cultural changes in Guinea-Bissau after gaining independence in 1974. Though the band broke up in the 1980s due to government persecution, their music continued to impact Guinea-Bissau culture and inspire new generations of musicians.

1. Neima Ferreira February 2011

2. Introduction: Guinea-Bissau Localization: West African Country

4. Language: Portuguese, Creole and others African languages SUPER MAMA DJOMBO

5. Culture of Guinea-Bissau Rich and unique Music: Gumbe, Tina and Tinga Main Instrument: Calabash Cuisine: Fish, Fruits and Vegetables

6. History of Super Mama Djombo SUPER MAMA DJOMBO Founded in 1960s by group of four friends “Mama Djombo name of the spirit with strong powers, called upon by the guerrilla hiding in the forests to protect the liberation movement”. Lyrics reflected post-independence political optimism mixed with enthusiasm of the liberation movement

7. After Independence in 1974, Mama Djombo became Super In 1980 they recorded in Lisbon their whole repertoire In 1986 the persecution by government forced the orchestra to break apart In 1996 they was invited to be apart of soundtrack to the film, The Blue Eyes of Yonta directed by Flora Gomes In 2007 the survivors of Mama Djombo were invited to cold Iceland and recorded ArPuro, their new album http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QKL3VD3quK4 SUPER MAMA DJOMBO

8. Discography 1978 1979 1993 1999 1980 2002 2008 SUPER MAMA DJOMBO

10. Orchestra Adriano Atchutchi: Composer Cesário "Miguelinho" Hoffer: Saxophone Adriano "Tundu" Fonseca: Solo guitar Serifo Dju: Guitar counterpoint Francisco Martens a.k.a. "Chico Karuka": Bassguitar João Mota: Solo guitar Zé Manel: Drums Armando Vaz Pereira: Tumbista Joãozinho Correia: Bongos AntónioMalamMané, LamineBaldé, Cesário "Ntchoba" Morgado, Carlos Baba Kanoute, HerculanoPinaAraujo, DulceNeves, TinoTrimó: Singers SUPER MAMA DJOMBO

12. Thank you ! SUPER MAMA DJOMBO

13. Referenceshttps://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/pu.htmlhttp://www.westafricadiscovery.co.uk/guinea-bissau-culture.htmlhttp://tpafrica-eng.blogspot.com/2009/12/super-mama-djombo-ar-puro.htmlhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z2m3tbOCf4M&feature=player_embeddedhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aBS7uSDaweQhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L_zoYL0Vhnkhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dpVS4W9pbFo SUPER MAMA DJOMBO