Artist page · 07/07/2026
About
Key vinyl releases from Baco Records, tracking prices around €17-20 for original LPs.
Manjul developed a unique dub style shaped by his experience in African music and reggae roots, incorporating the n'goni, sokou violin, tamani, ballani, and tambine flute. Originating in Paris, his journey took him through Mayotte and Reunion Island before settling in Bamako. He produces and engineers his works from his Bamako studio 'Humble Ark', collaborating with local and regional artists. His discography showcases a blend of traditional Bambara vocals and Jamaican dub production techniques, encapsulating a cross-continental sound.
His vinyl output on Baco Records, including the multi-volume "Dub To Mali" series and the 2021 "Sound Therapy" LP, reflects his continuous experimentation with afro-root dub, invited by many artists spanning Africa and the Indian Ocean to contribut…
Discography
Studio albums, EPs and notable live records, from newest to oldest. Drag the timeline to browse.
Baco Records · 2021
Baco Records · 2019
Discograph · 2007
Discograph · 2005Playlist
The tracks that sum up Manjul's career.
The essentials
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The first volume of the "Dub To Mali" series showcasing Manjul's signature afro-dub sound infused with traditional instruments and rhythms.
Second volume expanding the dub fusion with more layered tracks emphasizing Bambara vocal chants and reggae grooves.
Latest studio album recorded in Bamako blending roots reggae with Manjul’s dub techniques and African instrumentation.
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Collectors
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"Manjul has created a unique dub style integrating African traditional instruments with roots reggae."— Music Enthusiast
After living and working in Mayotte and La Réunion, Manjul moved to Bamako, Mali in May 2001, where he established his Homble Ark studio, shaping his distinctive dub sound by combining African traditional music and Jamaican dub.
The third volume in the Dub To Mali series was released in 2019 as an LP on Baco Records in France, priced around €16.80 for original pressings, and featuring twelve dub tracks utilizing traditional African influences.
In 2007, Manjul produced Takana Zion's first album 'Zion Prophet' at his Humble Ark studio on Reunion Island, where he also worked with multiple artists on recording, mixing, and arrangements blending dub with local styles.
The 2021 Sound Therapy LP pressed in France on Baco Records has a catalog number LSTHLP and is commonly available near €17, with nine copies for sale recorded.
FAQ
The most common questions about pressings, reissues and limited editions.
Manjul is a Franco-Malian dub musician known for blending traditional African instruments with roots reggae and dub music.
The "Dub To Mali" series volumes 1 and 2, and the "Sound Therapy" album are key vinyl records representing his sound and style.
Manjul was born in Paris in 1976 and currently lives and produces music in Bamako, Mali.
Manjul's dub incorporates traditional African instruments like the n'goni, sokou violin, tamani drum, ballani, and tambine flute.
His vinyl records are released on Baco Records, a label based in France known for roots reggae and dub.
Original vinyl pressings of Manjul's LPs typically range around €16.80 to €20 depending on the release and availability.
Yes, his "Dub To Mali" projects feature collaborations with multiple African artists contributing vocals and instrumentation.
Yes, original pressings of Manjul's vinyl albums are pressed in France and frequently available to collectors.
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