Patrice et Mario [SEP] country of origin
Patrice et Mario
Patrice et Mario were an Italian singer-guitarist duo popular in France the 1940-1950s. Patrice (Patrizzio Paganessi, 1915-26 April 1992) and Mario (Mario Moro, 1918 - 9 August 2002) were part of the vogue for Mediterranean music in France exemplified by Luis Mariano and Tino Rossi. Their popularity in Africa led to their name being used by another duo, consisting of Philippe Vungbo (alias Lando) and Cantador Rossignol.
Kandet Kanté
Kandet Kanté is a singer of Guinean origin who naturalized to become Ivorian since May 2004. Following Guineas post-election violence in 2011, she fled the country because of her association as the wife of Me Patrice Baï, bodyguard of former president Laurent Gbagbo. She has three albums including the latest "The daughter of soundjata", which earned her the trophy of the best Mandingo music in 2006 in Conakry. Kandet sings in Malinke, French and Soussou. For her, "it is important to be understood