Etienne Mbappe Returns with “Pater Noster”

Etienne Mbappe: Pater NosterSilk-gloved bassist Etienne Mbappe’s album Pater Noster combines the Duala language of his native Cameroon, a huge groove and blazing bass.

Mbappe, known for his work with legendary guitarist John McLaughlin, as well as his own solo music, is also the vocalist on the collection of joyous, danceable tunes.

The groove on “Wondja” from Pater Noster is worth checking out, even if you don’t understand the lyrics. The song is about freedom and the music alone pretty much conveys that feeling.

Pater Noster is available on CD and digital formats (iTunes and Amazon MP3).

Pater Noster Track List:

  1. Wélisané
  2. Esua
  3. Nyuwé
  4. Wondja (Di Témi)
  5. Pater Noster
  6. O Séya Siséya
  7. Lambé Toyi (Senga Doyi)
  8. Yé Bobé
  9. God Bless Cameroon
  10. Es’ Eyayé
  11. Dimbéa Pimbéa
  12. Wé Mba Tiki
  13. O Dini Longué
  14. Gao Mali

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  1. i love hearing music styles that are new to my ear but still groove so great. and as for not understanding lyrics, i love richard bona’s work but i am none the wiser to what he says!!!!

  2. Etienne Mbappe and Richard Bona are 2 of my absolute favorites. They are both from Cameroon, a small African country that seems to produce an improbable number of world class bass players. Oh, and I don’t understand the lyrics either, despite being Cameroonian. They sing in Duala, the language of a small coastal tribe that has produced many of the country’s leading musicians.