Constant BOTY (b. May 21st. 1979) is a Guitarist, Singer, Percussionist, Songwriter, Composer and Music Critic from the Republic of Cote d’Ivoire. He is known for his folksy and impressive African finger style on guitar which is a typical of the dance floor friendly “Zouglou” music hat is common in the Republic of Cote d’Ivoire.
 
BOTY has been Singing, playing the Percussion & Guitar since the age of 5. His earliest influences was his uncle, Henri GOBI, as class Singer, Dancer and Percussionist who has performed with the national ballet of Cote d’Ivoire and most of the Guro communities all around Cote d’Ivoire. Mr. Henri GAOBI was truly an influence for his philosophy and percussion techniques which till today remain the best African percussionist, singer and dancer in the World.
 
Constant BOTY began his professional career at the age of 19, at the “Arts Teaching School” (Lycée d’Enseignements Artistiques) For general musical training before he was successfully admitted to attend the “National Institute of Art” which opened the door to perform with many great local artists such as West African Arranger Adou PASCAL, Jam during a Jazz master class with Mr. Paco Seri the legendary Jazz fusion drummer of Joe Zawinul, Great Blues guitarist Desire Gadau.
A few years later he became a regular member of prestigious Crystal Night Club’s Jazz band as a guitarist and backing vocals also, he was touring Jamming in most of Abidjan Jazz clubs which led him to jam with Great Norman Brown, Jonathan Buttler while they tour in Abidjan…. One of his great opportunity in his professional career began was to Jam with French Born Singer Jean-Jacques Goldman for the opening of the 6th Anniversary of Radio Nostalgie in Abidjan.
 
Over the years his style has diversified, including Blues, Fusion bands and Studio recording session on numerous “Zouglou” music releases (Nemco, Les Cfaou etc  ...) and Radio jingles for advertising music.
 
Now age 29, his other extensive credits already include working with his great influence Mr. Henri Gaobi during December 2007; great musicologist Dr. Hien Sie for his researches on African music and instruments especially Northern Cote d’Ivoire music ….Performing as guitarist and percussionist for the renown West African Arranger Mr. Adou Pascal at his studio Heaven’s Sound Production

Please listen to my music samples:

Nin Nin Zan

Vrouw

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ivisions07@yahoo.com