The Nubians have succeeded in imposing their neo-soul R&B in the United States.
What an achievement for these Franco-Cameroonians from Bordeaux (Gironde). They
have made a name for themselves where only Edith Piaf, Charles Aznavour and Manu
Dibango had managed to make a name for themselves in the French-speaking world.
Their 1998 album Princesses Nubiennes went gold in the U.S., but failed to chart
in France. 2003's One Step Forward follows a similar path, with consistent
international success and a poor 91st place in France. The Nubians are also
heavily involved in socio-cultura...