Manu Dibango, African Musician and Michael Jackson Influence, Dies of Coronavirus at 86

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By Bruce Haring

Manu Dibango has sadly passed away at the age of 86.

Manu Dibango, who fused African rhythms with funk to become one of the most influential musicians in world dance music, died Tuesday (March 24) with the coronavirus, according to his music publisher. He was 86.