Roger Damawuzan

afrobeat togo funk psychedelic west african funk

3.3

Plays / Listener

11,021

Last.fm Listeners

199

Deezer Fans

3,100

Spotify Monthly

Top 99%

✨ Emerging

2015

Active Since

Releases

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Togolese singer, songwriter, and musician, born 1952 in Aného (région maritime), Togo in West Africa. Also known as the 'James Brown of Lomé' and backed by the Les As Du Bénin band, Roger is widely considered one of the most influential figures of the 1970's African funk scene. He is considered 'The king of Gazo' (gazo being a traditional Togolese rhythm) and is one of the most popular singers in the country.

— Last.fm

Why This Artist

Roger Damawuzan scores in the top 99% overall, with 11K listeners and 199 followers. A afrobeat act in the sonic world of Thundercat and Khruangbin.

Sounds Like

Thundercat · Khruangbin · El Michels Affair · Menahan Street Band · Jungle

Discography

Tropicana Souvenir Vol 2 (Alternate Version)(2024) · ep

Seda(2022) · album

Need My Money

3:19

Roger Damawuzan "Fine Fine"(2022) · single

Wait for Me(2015) · compile

Baba na ayele

3:08

I Need a Horse

3:25

Motherless Child

4:48

Wait for Me

3:19