Epizo Bangoura and African Express
| Company type | Musical ensemble |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 1993 |
| Founder | Abdoulaye "Epizo" Bangoura |
| Defunct | 2004 |
| Headquarters | Australia |
| Products | Music albums |
Epizo Bangoura and African Express was a musical ensemble based in Australia, founded by percussionist Abdoulaye "Epizo" Bangoura, who originated from Guinea. Their 2000 release, Inchallah, received a nomination for Best World Music Album at the ARIA Music Awards of 2001. At the World Music Awards, the band secured the Best Live Act title, while Bangoura himself was honored with Best Instrumentalist and Best Male awards.
History
Abdoulaye "Epizo" Bangoura, a native of Conakry, Guinea, mastered percussion instruments such as the djembe and balafon. After relocating to France in 1984, he later moved to New York City during the early 1990s, where he formed Epizo Bangoura and African Express. In 1996, Bangoura settled in Australia and reassembled African Express with a new group of musicians.
His first album, N' Na, was released in 1998, followed by Inchallah in 2000 alongside African Express. The latter album achieved an ARIA nomination for Best World Music Album in 2001.
Albums
| Title | Album information |
|---|---|
| N' Na |
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| Inchallah |
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| N'NA nin N'FA |
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ARIA Music Awards
Since 1987, the ARIA Music Awards have celebrated outstanding achievements and creativity within Australia's music industry.
| Year | Work | Category | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | Inchallah | Best World Music Album | Nominated |