Francis Jocky
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Francis Jocky is a singer, songwriter and producer, born in Cameroon
and moved to France
at age of 15.
He learned to play the guitar at age of 9 and by age 12 he played piano and started composing his first songs. After moving to France he received his PhD in International Relations from Sorbonne University. Already during his studies he knew that music would be the center of his life and he regularly performed as a pianist and singer in various clubs in France and around the world. At one of his performances in Monte Carlo he was approached by Jon Anderson
who noticed his talent. The two wrote "The more you know" in 1998. This record was released by Eagle Rock Entertainment
.
He also got accolades from artist such as Stevie Wonder
and Bono
while sharing the microphone with them.
In 2004, at the request of Eagle Rock Entertainment, he released under the name FJ & Living Souls the record 'Ambient Africa'. This record features vocal recordings from South African artists, recorded during the Apartheid by SABC. It held Number one positions for weeks on various radio stations in Canada and was featured in the Top 10 charts of US radio stations as well.
Francis Jocky released two solo records, 'Mr. Pain' and 'Sanctified'.
In 2010, he collaborated with Japan
ese singer-songwriter MISIA
and DJ M2J on the track "Maware Maware
" for Listen Up! The Official 2010 FIFA World Cup Album. The first performance of the song was before Japan and Cameroon's match in the 2010 FIFA World Cup
.
Cameroon
Cameroon, officially the Republic of Cameroon , is a country in west Central Africa. It is bordered by Nigeria to the west; Chad to the northeast; the Central African Republic to the east; and Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, and the Republic of the Congo to the south. Cameroon's coastline lies on the...
and moved to France
France
The French Republic , The French Republic , The French Republic , (commonly known as France , is a unitary semi-presidential republic in Western Europe with several overseas territories and islands located on other continents and in the Indian, Pacific, and Atlantic oceans. Metropolitan France...
at age of 15.
He learned to play the guitar at age of 9 and by age 12 he played piano and started composing his first songs. After moving to France he received his PhD in International Relations from Sorbonne University. Already during his studies he knew that music would be the center of his life and he regularly performed as a pianist and singer in various clubs in France and around the world. At one of his performances in Monte Carlo he was approached by Jon Anderson
Jon Anderson
Jon Anderson is an English singer-songwriter and musician best known as the former lead vocalist in the progressive rock band Yes...
who noticed his talent. The two wrote "The more you know" in 1998. This record was released by Eagle Rock Entertainment
Eagle Rock Entertainment
Eagle Rock Entertainment is the largest producer and distributor of music programming for DVD, Blu-Ray, TV and Digital Media in the world. Eagle works directly alongside talent to produce top quality, high-definition and 3D programs, both concerts and documentaries, including The Rolling Stones,...
.
He also got accolades from artist such as Stevie Wonder
Stevie Wonder
Stevland Hardaway Morris , better known by his stage name Stevie Wonder, is an American singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, record producer and activist...
and Bono
Bono
Paul David Hewson , most commonly known by his stage name Bono , is an Irish singer, musician, and humanitarian best known for being the main vocalist of the Dublin-based rock band U2. Bono was born and raised in Dublin, Ireland, and attended Mount Temple Comprehensive School where he met his...
while sharing the microphone with them.
In 2004, at the request of Eagle Rock Entertainment, he released under the name FJ & Living Souls the record 'Ambient Africa'. This record features vocal recordings from South African artists, recorded during the Apartheid by SABC. It held Number one positions for weeks on various radio stations in Canada and was featured in the Top 10 charts of US radio stations as well.
Francis Jocky released two solo records, 'Mr. Pain' and 'Sanctified'.
In 2010, he collaborated with Japan
Japan
Japan is an island nation in East Asia. Located in the Pacific Ocean, it lies to the east of the Sea of Japan, China, North Korea, South Korea and Russia, stretching from the Sea of Okhotsk in the north to the East China Sea and Taiwan in the south...
ese singer-songwriter MISIA
Misia
Misia is a Japanese R&B singer, this could also mean:*Mísia, a Portuguese fado singer*Misia Sert, a Parisian socialite*Style Misia, a musical name...
and DJ M2J on the track "Maware Maware
Maware Maware
"Maware Maware" is a song by Japanese recording artist Misia featuring M2J and French-Cameroonian singer Francis Jocky...
" for Listen Up! The Official 2010 FIFA World Cup Album. The first performance of the song was before Japan and Cameroon's match in the 2010 FIFA World Cup
2010 FIFA World Cup
The 2010 FIFA World Cup was the 19th FIFA World Cup, the world championship for men's national association football teams. It took place in South Africa from 11 June to 11 July 2010...
.