Soulful Dynamics

Soulful Dynamics are a band 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".

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

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
  • Emanuel Obedekah (vocals)
  • Frederik "Andy" Anderson (guitar, vocals)
  • Ernest J.G. Clinton (guitar, vocals)
  • Manfred "Maxi" Free (guitar)
  • Benjamin "Ben" Mason (drums)
  • Olu Igenuma (keyboard)
  • Molley Morgan (E-bass, percussions)[7][8]

Later members
  • Alhaj A. Azziz aka Leo Chesson[9][10]

Discography

Singles
  • 1970 "Annabella / Mr. Reggaeman"
  • 1970 "Birdie / Louisiana Race"
  • 1970 "Mademoiselle Ninette / Monkey"
  • 1971 "Saah-Saah-Kumba-Kumba / All Together"
  • 1972 "Coconuts aus Congoville / Azumba"
  • 1972 "Coconuts from Congoville / Azumba"
  • 1972 "Nie-Siah / Devil's Touch"
  • 1973 "Funny Funny Monkey / Gama Gama Gooshy"
  • 1973 "Lady from Amsterdam / Zon-Gele-Zor"
  • 1974 "Malakatra / Doctor Man"
  • 1974 "My Rockin' Lady"
  • 1974 "Sweet Honeybee / Uncle Joe"
  • 1975 "Crying Man"
  • 1975 "Mademoiselle Ninette / Annabella"
  • 1976 "Jungle People"
  • 1977 "Mirabelle"
  • 1977 "Shake Shake Shake / Wanna Love You"
  • 1982 "Dying Snowman / Tumba Tumba"

LPs
  • 1970 African Fire
  • 1971 Soulful Dynamics
  • 1973 Live Im Studio
  • 1977 Jungle People
  • 1977 Soulful [11]

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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