As requested, I am forwarding below provisional information regarding Martino's funeral program on behalf of Lois, his widow.

Friday 13 September 2013 
4pm - 7pm: Viewing 
Frank R Bell Funeral's Home 
536 Sterling Place, Brooklyn, NY 11238 - Tel.: +1718-399-2500 
(Between Classon & Washington Avenues. Trains to: S to Park Pl.; 2, or 3 to Eastern Pkwy-Brooklyn Museum; 2, 3, 4, or 5 to Franklin Ave) 
7pm - 8pm: Short service and testimonies

Saturday 14 September 2013 
12pm - 1pm: Open casket 
St Teresa of Avila R C Church 
563 Sterling Place, Brooklyn, NY 11238-4801 – Tel.: +1-718-622-6500 
(Opposite the Funeral Home mentioned above). 
1pm - 2:30pm: Mass 
From 2:30pm: Repass in the church's basement - Celebration of Martino's life Unfortunately, I can't access all my contacts from my yahoo account. I would be grateful if you could kindly circulate this information as deemed helpful.

May Martino’s soul rest in peace

Dear All, 
It is with pain and sorrow that we reach out to you, and that we call upon each and everyone, as we plan to get together for vibrant farewell to Martino.

Martin René ATANGANA 11-11-1958 † 31-08-2013

A valued Cameroonian, a beloved New Yorker and African, Martino touched the lives of so many people and was dear to all.

A fund has been set up for Martino. Part of it will cover expenses related function organized by the Cameroonian community and friends of Martino in the evening of Saturday, 14th September 2013, immediately following the service starting with an open casket ceremony (12 noon to 1 pm) at the St Teresa of Avila Roman Catholic Church on 563 Sterling Place, Brooklyn, NY 11238. The rest of contributions will be donated to Martino's widow and his only son

all contributions are welcome and much appreciated. 
Those who wish to donate can do so through the Chase bank as follows:

Bank: J P Morgan Chase

Account number: 262031972

Routing number: 021000021

Name: Pauline Mveng Farrington

All donations will be accounted for thanks to a documented process. A report will be circulated.

Tentative arrangements communicated so far are being finalized. In this regard, the address of the hall where the function on Saturday evening will take place will be provided when the final programme is circulated to all early next week.

For more information, please feel free to contact:

Pauline Mveng Farrington : +1-917-862-4356; martinoinmemoriam@gmail.com and pmfarrington@live.com or

Jean-Victor Nkolo, +1-917-318-3603; nkolo@un.org or jvnkolo@yahoo.com

May Martino's soul rest in eternal peace

Warmest regards, on behalf of the Martino In Memoriam Organizing Committee

Ms. Pauline Mveng Farrington, Secretary and Treasurer

Mr. Jean-Victor Nkolo, Chair

martinoinmemoriam@gmail.com

Martin "Martino" Atangana 
Biography

One of the most talented African guitarists today, Martin Atangana, also known as "Martino" Atangana, was born and raised in Cameroon, Central Africa. It was there that he began his musical career in the late 1970s, playing with church and high school bands. In the early 1980s, he started performing with professional artists such as Betty BETTY, Dyna BELL, Ali BABA, Ben DECCA, "Ange" EBOGO, Emile KANGUE, Théo-Blaise KOUNKOU, Pierre de MOUSSY, Elie-Martin MBA, Anne-Marie NDZIE, MEKONGO PRESIDENT, and Johnny TEZANO, to name a few. In 1986 he toured with Manu Dibango of Soul Makossa fame.

During the same year, Martino moved to France to pursue graduate studies. While there, he played on Paul Simon's album The Rhythm of the Saints in 1990, and worked with Jean-Luc Ponty from 1991 to 1993, recording two of Ponty's albums, Tchokola and No Absolute Time, as well as touring with him in North America and Europe. During his stay in France, Martino also performed with Sorry BAMBA, Mony BILLE, Sam FANTOMAS, Teta LANDO, Daddy MIMBO, ZAO, and many others, and recorded with J.B. AKAMBA (Mbazoa), Uta BELLA (Eyong), Henri DIKONGUE (Wa), Sissi DIPOKO (Munam), Douglas MBIDA (Cameroon, and Za më yën), Georges SEBA (Freedom), Manuel WANDJI (Radio Trottoir), and Brice WASSY (N'ga Funk).

Martino left Paris in 1994, settling in New York. He began working with Ndedi EYANGO, Nahawa DOUMBIA, Kasse MADY and many New York based bands. On numerous occasions he played at Disney World (Orlando, Florida) with WASA and WASSALOU. Since moving in New York, he has recorded with Emperor ADICHIE (Funk in the Jungle; No more Wahala), Azouhouni ADOU (I Gotta Go), Dany B (Nziik), Djoss DIABATE (Haklima), Henri DIKONGUE (C'est la vie), EDIMO (Moudiki), Dennis FERRER (Funu), Hassan HAKMOUN (The Gift), Graham HAWTHORNE (Mbalafunk), Shannon JACKSON (What Spirit Say), Sylvana MAGDA (Enzila), C.K. MAN (Timeless Highlife), Francis MBAPPE (Need Somebody), and Meg MONTGOMERY (Le Collage).

For the past few years Martino Atangana and African Blue Note have been "wowing" New York metro area audiences at venues such as BAM Café, Brooklyn Botanic Garden, Brooklyn Museum of Art, Lincoln Center, Central Park, Lion's Den, Mondo Cane, Museum for African Art, New Jersey Performing Art Center (NJPAC), Queens Public Library, Riverbank State Park, and York College of the City University of New York. The band features Martino ATANGANA on guitar and vocal, Azouhouni ADOU from Côte d'Ivoire on keyboards and vocal, Jojo KUO from Cameroon on drums, Mamadou BA f rom Senegal on bass, and Todd HORTON from the United States on trumpet and flugelhorn. They can be seen at the Zinc Bar (90 Houston St. in Manhattan) the last Friday of every month, and Makeda ((338 George Street, New Brunswick, NJ) the second Friday of each month.

Martino has released two solo albums, Oyenga Fam (2003) and Mot Songo (2005). Both albums were recorded with African Blue Note. They are now available.

OYENGA FAM: 
http://cdbaby.com/cd/atangana

MOT SONGO: 
http://cdbaby.com/cd/atangana2 
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000FI7EPQ/ref=cm_taf_see_more_cs/103-4447073-1206228?n=5174 
(also for Mot Songo) 
TOWER RECORDS (Broadway and 66th street, NYC)

"With credentials such as having played on Paul 
Simon's album The Rhythm of the Saints in 1990, and 
having worked with Jean-Luc Ponty from 1991 to 1993, 
recording two of Ponty's albums, guitarist Martino 
Atangana is undoubtedly one of the most talented and 
exciting artists making waves on the Afropop scene 
today." (CD Baby)

"A.B.N is ... one of the leading groups in a recent 
movement in New York which has further developed and 
exposed the relationship between African and American 
musical styles." (Nathalie CHARLES, Francophonie New 
York).

"I expected good musicianship and I got it just right 
with this CD [Mot Songo]. I am inspired to play music 
even more after listening to good Afro pop-fusion as 
found with this CD. The bass players are my driving 
fervent search for this music, being a bassist myself 
from time memorial, I feel I am on the right path now, 
thanks to Martin" (Marco N topo)

Oyenga Fam is now at available at http://cdbaby.com/cd/atangana

http://www.atangana.com/pages/bio.htm

Some reactions and testimonies in facebook: 
Kaïssa Doumbè Moulongo 
I am deeply saddened by the passing of my beloved friend and bro guitarist Dr Martin Atangana, AKA "Martino". One of a kind man. Always smiling, happy and positive. Thank you "Atanganiste" for the music, the joy... My heart aches. You will be so missed... RIP. 
Fatima Von 
R.I.P. Martino. We miss you and I am in shock. Life is so fragile, always over too sudden. Thank you for this beautiful music and the love you gave us. 
Yorgos Maniatis That's tragic...i'm speechless... 
Kaïssa Doumbè Moulongo Our beloved Martino... 
Meg Montgomery He defines "distinguished" 
Ngoyoño Moala RIP 
Paule-Sylvie Yonke un grand homme, intellectuel, artiste, professeur, humain, gentil, humble, modere, positif et toujours souriant, qui a eu la vision de creer le seul groupe musical permanent camerounais et africain de renommee de new york qui dure depuis des annees, african blue note. que son ame repose en paix parfaite, et grandes condoleances a sa famille. nous sommes tous sous le choc de cette nouvelle aussi soudaine que triste. 
Camille Abanda Zeyang bel homage paule sylvie c est lui meme 
Ronnie Roc Omg RIP!!! An amazing musician we played at Boom together many years ago !!! RIP!! 
Camille Abanda Zeyang peace bro he was a good guy 
Jojo Tongo R.I.P Martino, we'll always remember you 
Constance Lydie Martino Atangana...il est parti... Il a vecu sa vie avec beaucoup de grace...c'etait une joie de le connaitre. 
Camille Abanda Zeyang jojo i am so down.. 
Jojo Tongo Et moi donc. Kaïssa était en larmes en m'annonçant la triste nouvelle 
Camille Abanda Zeyang je suis comme elle grand frere aide moi suis pas bien
Michelle McKay I cannot believe this...I am so grateful now that I was able to see him back in June after not seeing him for a couple of years after moving to California. Too young... 
Valtinho Anastacio All my respects to the family of Dr. Martino Atangana, we lost a great man a musician....RIP my friend. 
Jojo Tongo Je tremble depuis cette annonce, toujours très toumenté. Il est dans un monde meilleur désormais, plus de souffrance pour lui 
Nicola Stemmer Beautiful human being and musician!!! Tu vas beaucoup nous manquer !!! 
Ibiwunmi Olaiya no no no..say it isn't so.. say it isn't so.... 
Othman Babba Dieu rappelle à lui, e, premier, les meilleurs d'entre nous ! Sincère condoléances aux parents, amis et collègues du cher et regretté ... 
JC Maillard so sad!!!!!!!!! :-((((((( :-((((((((( :-(((((((( 
Angel Yonke the lord brought him back home to help the angels create and perform even more beautiful music in heaven. let's wipe our tears and listen to the music. see you later martino always in our 
Ida Tankou Du courage Chere Amie. Martino Thanks for being who you were, a beautiful soul. 
Florence Rome RIP sir. 
Faveur DeDieu RIP Brother 
Sarah Ndoumbe Soue Sorry for your loss 
Chantal Doumbè-Moulongo Que le Seigneur console son épouse et toute sa famille. 
Julien Mbia mamaéééé ! 
the guy played and composed incredible music in your albums. 
Julien Mbia i remembered the title 'to ndje" ... 
Salvador Ngalle Assiah sista, i enjoyed knowing him as he played with Fred and maybe you when i visited NY. Death IS ALWAYS a reminder that we should work on or salvation with fear and trembly every day,like our Christ mentioned, if anything it humbles us. 
Parfait Tabapsi ah sorry sorry sorry! this great guitarist passed away? I remember his participation in the album "Rythm of then saints" of Paul Simon and "Tchokola" of Jean-Luc Ponty some 22 years ago. he also wrote a book that I didn't read. rest in peace my dear. Africa will not ever forget your implication in making its arts more respectful. 
Nzaken David Paix a son ame mon tres cher frere Martino tu resteras tjrs grave a ma memoire depuis Mbalmayao jusqu'a NY tu as ete tjrs le meme tjrs souriant. We will miss you. 
Areley Missipo Tongo-mpondo Un grand enseignant, homme des Arts et des lettres que perd le Cameroun... 
..and more...

GONE TOO SOON AT THE YOUNG AGE OF 55, LEAVING BEHIND A WIFE AND A TEENAGE SON. REST IN PERFECT PEACE MARTINO, AND DEEP CONDOLENCES TO YOUR FAMILY. PLEASE COME IN GREAT NUMBERS TO MARTINO'S FUNERAL, CONTRIBUTE TO THE FUNDS NEEDED, AND LET'S SEND OUR BROTHER HOME WITH LOVE AND HONOR. THANK YOU.