T.P. Orchestre Poly Rythmo De Cotonou – Aiha Ni Kpe We (Bénin, 1978, Albarika Store)

For today, I wanted to share with you “Aiha Ni Kpe We“, a devastating powerful Afrobeat Funk Soul track with crazy horn & organ parts, taken from one of my favorite albums of the band, recorded in 1978 at the mythical EMI Studios in Lagos (Nigeria), with the help of the legendary sound engineer Monday Oki, and released in Benin on the famous local record label “Albarika Store” – Enjoy !

T.P. Orchestre Poly Rythmo De Cotonou – Aiha Ni Kpe We

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Have a nice Wednesday, see you on next Sunday for another musical (re)discovery !

Armand de Preseau

Orchestre Poly-Rythmo De Cotonou – General Gowon (Benin, 1974, Albarika Store)

 

For today, I wanted to share with you “General Gowon“, a devastating powerful Afrobeat Soul Funk track with killer horns & psychedelic organ parts, taken from one of the hardest to find singles from the mythical Beninese band “Orchestre Poly-Rythmo de Cotonou“, driven by the Clement Melome‘s bewitching voice, orchestrated by Pierre Loko & recorded in the mid 70s on the legendary record label “Albarika Store” – True piece of history here, so enjoy !

Orchestre Poly-Rythmo De Cotonou – General Gowon

You can also listen to this song on my Youtube Channel here : https://youtu.be/9YT0Ul2Ftd8

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Armand de Preseau

El Rego et son Ensemble Typique – E Ma Non Tin Me (Benin, 1960s, Impressions Sonores du Benin)

Following to that former post, I wanted to share with you for today “E Ma Non Tin Me“, a bewitching slow Voodoo Folk Soul track taken from the very first recording ever from the Beninese legendary club owner, boxer, singer & musician Théophile Do Rego, better known as El Rego – Enjoy !

El Rego et son Ensemble Typique – E Ma Non Tin Me

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Have a nice Wednesday, see you on next Sunday for another musical (re)discovery !

Armand de Preseau

Orchestre El Rego Et Ses Commandos de Cotonou – E Nan Mian Nuku (Benin, 1969, Albarika Store)

For today, I wanted to share with you “E Nan Mian Nuku“, an outstanding Afro Soul Folk ballad with funky elements recorded in the late 60s by the Beninese legendary musician Theophile Do Rego, better known as “El Rego“.

This is one of the very first recordings of the famous Albarika Store local record label, originally founded as a record store in Porto Novo (Benin) by Adissa Seidou in the early 60s – Enjoy !

Orchestre El Rego Et Ses Commandos de Cotonou – E Nan Mian Nuku

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Have a nice Wednesday, see you on next Sunday for another musical (re)discovery !

Armand de Preseau

T.P. Orchestre Poly Rythmo de Cotonou – Reaggae Is Your Food (Benin, 1983, Albarika Store)

For today, I wanted to share with you “Reaggae Is Your Food“, a catchy Funky Afro Reggae track with great horns & fresh psychedelic guitar parts, taken from a late LP recorded in 1983 by the all mighty Poly Rythmo de Cotonou Orchestra – Enjoy !

T.P. Orchestre Poly Rythmo de Cotonou – Reaggae Is Your Food

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Armand de Preseau

Orchestre T.P. Poly-Rythmo de Cotonou Bénin – Wodeka Koe (Bénin, 1983, Albarika Store)

For today, I wanted to share with you “Wodeka Koe“, a mad percussive psychedelic afro jerk rock garage track taken from this very rare 80s compilation of previously singles released by the legendary Beninese band “Orchestre Poly Rythmo de Cotonou” – Enjoy !

Orchestre T.P. Poly-Rythmo de Cotonou – Wodeka Koe

You can also listen to this song on my Youtube Channel here : https://youtu.be/uMGMLNIuD34

Have a nice Sunday, see you on next Wednesday for another musical (re)discovery !

Armand de Preseau

TP Orchestre Poly Rythmo de Cotonou – Blues Ya De (Benin, 1979, Albarika Store)

For today, I wanted to share with you “Blues Ya De“, another fresh & funky track from the almighty Beninese orchestra “Orchestre Poly Rythmo de Cotonou” – Enjoy !

TP Orchestre Poly Rythmo de Cotonou – Blues Ya De

You can also listen to this song on my Youtube Channel here : https://youtu.be/Wsfxp0z-lKw

Have a nice wednesday !

Armand de Preseau