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Tp Orchestre Poly-Rhthmo
Kings of Benin Urban Groove 1972-80
Genres: Dance & Electronic, International Music, Pop

Track Listings (13) - Disc #1
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

CD Details

All Artists: Tp Orchestre Poly-Rhthmo
Title: Kings of Benin Urban Groove 1972-80
Members Wishing: 2
Total Copies: 0
Label: Soundway
Release Date: 3/29/2005
Genres: Dance & Electronic, International Music, Pop
Styles: World Dance, Africa, Dance Pop
Number of Discs: 1
SwapaCD Credits: 1
UPC: 827565009220

Synopsis

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

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CD Reviews

Excellent African Groove-Funk Music

T. Sacco | 05/03/2008

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Kings of Benin is a diverse and exceptional sampling of 1970s African-style R&B. T.P. Orchestre Poly-Rythmo's style varies from funk to disco to R&B. The music features stellar bass lines, an amazing horn section (it's a ten-member band), inventive keyboards, and layers of thumping drums driving the beat. It's got Latin flavor & Tito Puente influences, but it is distinctly African. This is great background music for an outdoor party, a vacation or anytime you want an exotic and different choice of music. Get this CD--you will like it."