Camayenne Sofa

Guinean regional band from Camayenne area. Started as Sextet Camayenne in the Camayenne Hotel in Conakry. Soon renamed in Camayenne Sofa, the 14-piece band was composed of young students and musicians. The original members, Bossély Keita, Mamadou Camara (M.C.), and Salia Camara left for [a4390310], drummer Papa Kouyaté left for Miriam Makeba Et Son Quintette Guinéen, and singer Ange Miguel left for Keletigui Et Ses Tambourinis. Only Jean-Baptiste Williams remained, changing to solo guitar. François Koïvogui (bass) became chef d'orchestre and Pierre Koïvogui drummer. The singers were Mamady Kala Camara, Youssouf Bâ 'Youyou' and Zézé Guilavogui.