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 Kaloum Star, 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.