The Kings of Benin Urban Groove 1972-80

1. Aihe Ni Kpe we

2. Les Djos

3. Hwe Towe Hun

4. Gendamou Na Wili We Gnannin

5. Mi Si Ba To

6. Avoun Doupou Me Douga

7. Kokoriko

8. Ne Te Faches Pas

9. Kou Tche Kpo So O

10. Gbeto Vive

11. Agnon Djidjo

12. Medida

13. Angelina II

Editorial Reviews

Product Description
From the Republic of Benin, West Africa, T.P. Orchestre Poly-Rythmo is one of Africa’s least-known big-bands outside of their home country. Here, it’s hoped to redress the balance with a collection that reflects their many poly-rhythmic moods. A mixture of hard Afro-Funk, driving Afrobeat, deep Afro-Latin and Cuban grooves all with a unique flavor that ruled the dance-floors of 70’s urban Benin.

Contained here are never before heard tracks re-mastered and available for the first time outside of Africa since being originally issued on small vinyl presses that have long become extinct.

This is album is a must for all funk and Afro beat addicts and world music fans alike!

Tracks:

Aihe Ni Kpe we
Les Djos
Hwe Towe Hun
Gendamou Na Wili We Gnannin
Mi Si Ba To
Avoun Doupou Me Douga
Kokoriko
Ne Te Faches Pas
Kou Tche Kpo So O
Gbeto Vive
Agnon Djidjo
Medida
Angelina II

Album Description

From the Republic of Benin, West Africa, T.P. Orchestre Poly-Rythmo is one of Africa's least-known big-bands outside of their home country. Here, it's hoped to redress the balance with a collection that reflects their many poly-rhythmic moods. A mixture of hard Afro-Funk, driving Afrobeat, deep Afro-Latin and Cuban grooves all with a unique flavor that ruled the dance-floors of 70's urban Benin.

Contained here are never before heard tracks re-mastered and available for the first time outside of Africa since being originally issued on small vinyl presses that have long become extinct.