Orchestre Poly-Rhythmo De Cotonou - Volume One-The Vodoun Effect: Funk & Sato From Benin`s Obscure Labels 1972-1975 [12/9]

Artist:

Orchestre Poly-Rythmo de Cotono

UPC:

4260126060661

Description:

One of the most important, and prolific, ensembles of the Afrobeat era, the Orchestre Poly-Rhythmo can boast of a catalogue whose stylistic breadth and artistic quality is equaled only by the granddaddy of Afrobeat himself, Fela Kuti. Though Analog Africa is not the first label to put out a compilation of Orchestre Poly-Rhythmo material, they are arguably the most thorough. THE VODOUN EFFECT: FUNK & SAT FROM BENIN`s OBSCURE LABELS is almost laser-like in its intense focus on a particular segment of the Orchestre`s career, namely, the ensemble`s early experiments with two vodoun-derived rhythms: sato and sakpata. Though lay listeners may have difficulty distinguishing these two equally frenetic styles from one another, the material collected here is undeniably mesmerizing. First time Orchestre Poly-Rhythmo listeners should sample the hypnotic "Mi Ni Non Kpo" to get a feel for the infectious rhythmic power and joyful exuberance of these seminal recordings.

Track Listing:

DISC 1

1. Mi Homlan Dadal?
2. Assibavi
3. S? W? Non Nan
4. Ako Ba Ho
5. Mi Ni Non Kpo
6. Se Tche We Djo Mon
7. Dis Moi La Verit?
8. Nou?ss?nam?
9. Iya Me Dji Ki Bi Ni
10. Akoue Tche We Gni Medjome
11. Nou de Ma Do Vo
12. Koutouli?
13. Kourougninda Wend?
14. Mawa Mon Nou Milo

Album Information

Release Date:

11/03/2008

Type:

Performer

Genre:

International

Subgenre:

African

Label:

Analog Africa

Producer:

Samy Ben Redjeb (Compilation)

Catalog Number:

AACD 064

Original Release Year:

2008

# of Discs:

1

Studio/Live:

Studio

Mono/Stereo:

Stereo

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