Barbara Kanam
Barbara Kanam (born September 27, 1973 in Bukavu , Democratic Republic of the Congo ) is a Congolese musician, record producer and actress.
Life
Barbara Kanam was born one of twelve children. After attending school and training in foreign trade, she started as a singer and composer in the band Devotion in 1991 . She worked on her vocal technique and learned to play the guitar at the Psalmody Academy in Johannesburg , South Africa . In 1994 she toured Central Africa with her Acoustic One Woman Show .
In 1995 she moved to Abidjan , Ivory Coast , where she joined a religious choir and later sang in the Grace Choir in Cocody . In 1997 she resumed her studies in foreign trade.
In 1998 she produced her first album Mokili with Kone Dodo , which gained her attention and fame as well as a nomination for the Kora Awards . She won it with her second album Teti in 2003.
Barbara Kanam produces for her own label. She lives in France and is in a relationship with Awilo Longomba .
Awards
- 2003: Kora Award in the category of rising artist
- 2004: Kundé D'Or in the category Best Artist in Central Africa in Ouagadougou , Burkina Faso
- 2004: Tamani in the category Best Actress in Central Africa in Bamako , Mali
- 2005: Black Music Awards for Best Female Video in Cotonou , Benin
Discography
- 1999: Mokili
- 2004: Téti
- 2009: Karibu (German: Welcome)
Web links
- French-language MySpace page by Barbara Kanam
- Barbara Kanam Youtube Channel
- Barbara Kanam Skyrock Music Blog
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Kanam, Barbara |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | Congelese musician and producer |
| DATE OF BIRTH | September 27, 1973 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Bukavu , Democratic Republic of the Congo |