Soulful Dynamics

Ernest Clinton at Bikers Blood for Help in Hamburg (2016)

Soulful Dynamics is a band which was formed in 1965 in Liberia and arrived in Hamburg in 1969. They are best known for their 1970 hit song "Mademoiselle Ninette". Their other hits include: "Annabelle", "Birdie", "Saah-Saah-Kumba-Kumba" and "Coconuts from Congoville".

History

Originally from Liberia, they relocated to Hamburg. Soon after they recorded "Mademoiselle Ninette".[1] By June 1970, their song was #1 in West Germany and Switzerland and #2 in Austria as recorded by Billboard.[2] In September of that year, they had their African Fire album released which included the songs "Soy", "Down In The Dumps", "Defaliant", "Maria Shanta" and "Babalazi".[3]

In 1976, along with Dorthe, Sonny Worthing, Catherine Ferry, Guru-Guru and the Bourbon Skiffle Company, they played at the finale of a sales convention in Kiel, Germany.[4]

Emanuel Obedekah

Emanuel Obedekah released a some solo singles himself. One was "Romeo" bw "Mama Don't Go" in 1971.[5] Another was "Oh Balutujeh" bw "Let Summer Come Again" in 1972.[6]

Members

Later members

Discography

Singles

LPs

References

  1. ↑ Pop Archives The Soulful Dynamics, Mademoiselle Ninette
  2. ↑ Billboard June 20, 1970 Page 51 Hits of the World
  3. ↑ Billboard September 5, 1970 International News Reports, From The Music Capitals of the World Hamburg Walter Mallin
  4. ↑ Billboard October 2, 1976 Page 6, International, Half-Year-Tally, Metronome Results For Top Polydor Group by Wolfgang Spahr
  5. ↑ Discogs Emanuel (6) – Romeo
  6. ↑ Discogs Emanuel (6) – Oh Balutujeh
  7. ↑ Seventies Forever! Soulful Dynamics
  8. ↑ Rate Your Music Soulful Dynamics
  9. ↑ Pasajamba Productions Liberia Ltd Biography
  10. ↑ C Liberia Clearly Jazz Up Your Life With A Jazz Singer Out of Liberia
  11. ↑ Hitparade,ch The Soulful Dynamics
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