Thomas got his musical break as a guitarist in the Cameroonian band Tigres Noires in the early '70s but left the outfit in 1976 to pursue a solo career. He recorded a remarkable hit with "Afric Typic Collection," a dance number that incorporates a variety of West and Central African rhythms. — Leon Jackson
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