MYRIAM BETTY > vocals, shekere
Sudanese/Central African origins on her father's side, Congo/Brittany origins on her mother's.
> Myriam starts in 1979 with a group of reggae fusion "Azik Men" as a backing singer.
> Founding member of the group Ghetto Blaster. She meets the group Ghetto Blaster in 1984, African music passing through Paris, capital of world music.
> Myriam Betty accompanies on-stage artists like Ray Lema, Salif Keita, Mory Kante, Papa Wemba, Youssou N'Dour, Ismaël Lö, So Kalmery, Lokua Kanza, Alpha Blondy, Tony Allen, Angélique Kidjo….
> In 1991, Myriam participates in Jean-Luc Ponty's project, brought together by one of the masters of African rhythms, the drummer Brice Wassy, who opens the way for her as co-writer of "Sakka Sakka". Album "Tchokola" Sony Music 1991.
> She also participates in the homage to Charles Trenet in 1996, for the 30th anniversary of the Montreux Jazz Festival, organised by George Duke.
> Among French artists, she has worked for many years alongside Charlélie Couture.
FRANKIE NTOH SONG > keyboards, vocals
  • 1973 - founding member of the group "The Black Five" in Cameroon.
  • 1975-1983 in Nigeria
    > Musician in the group "The Pentagon Funk Band" (group of the 5th brigade at Onitsha).
    > Founding member of the afro-funk group "The Mighty Flames".
    > Musician in different clubs and cabarets.
    > Member of the group "The Roots Foundation", opening at the Lagos National Theatre for Millie Jackson, "Kool & the Gang", "Sky Port", "Third World".
    > Studio musician : recordings with artists like Tony Okoroji ("Julia"), William Onyabord ("Atomic Bomb").
    Tour with Chris Okotie.
  • In France since 1984
    > Founding member of Ghetto Blaster
    Concerts and festivals in France and in Europe : with the caravan tour "Jericho Festiva", SOS Racism, Ghetto Blaster in concert at Place de la Concorde.
    Participation in several TV and radio programs (Antenne 2, FR3, Radio Nova, BBC London).
    > With So Kalmery (Congolese artist) and the group "Ujamaa", participation as actors in the film "Le Bal d'Irène" in 1986.
    > Accompanied different artists : Ray Lema, Papa Wemba, Mbilia Bell, Yondo Sisters.
    > Participation in the bicentenary of the Revolution in the Tuileries.
    > Participation in the Francofolies in Bulgaria (November 1991).
    • KIALA NZAVOTUNGA > vocals, guitar, likembe (sanza)
  • 1972 in Zaire - guitarist in Kinsasha groups : "Negro Success", "Africa Jazz" from Kabassélé
  • 1974 in Brazzaville Congo - guitarist in the group "Mando Negro Kwalakwa".
  • 1975 in Cameroon - guitarist in various nightclubs.
  • 1975-1983 in Nigeria.
    > Guitarist in several groups : "Stormers", "Eyes of Man", "Action Funk Ensemble"…
    > 1981-1983 - guitarist with the greatest Nigerian artist, Fela Anikulapo Kuti.
    > 1983 - creation of the group Ghetto Blaster with the help of a French friend.
  • In France since 1984
    > Founding member of the group Ghetto Blaster.
    > From 1989, after the split of Ghetto Blaster, Kiala dedicates himself to a solo career under the name "Kiala-One Love Connection".
    > Between 1989 and 1998, he spends a lot of time between Tokyo and Paris playing with Japanese artists : Kuni Moto ("shamisen" player), Jagatara, Vibrastone….
    > Since 2004, Kiala has been working with Doctor L on experimental musical projects, with his traditional instrument. They brought out the album "Psycho - There Must Be A Revolution Somewhere" in 2005, Mind Records, Paris. Tours with Doctor L : Istanbul Jazz Festival, Montreux Jazz Festival, Eurockéennes de Belfort, JVC Jazz Festival...This partnership continues...
    • RODY CEREYON > bass
    HUBERT COLAU > drums
    JEAN-JACQUES ELANGUE > tenor sax
    BEN LABEJOF > alto sax, flute