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Orchestre Poly Rythmo de Cotonou - Echos Hypnotiques

Submitted by petera on Sun, 11/01/2009 - 15:39.
Orchestre Poly Rythmo de Cotonou
Echos Hypnotiques
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Shorter (3-5 mins): 7, 4, 10, 14, 1, 2 Longer (6-9 mins): 6, 15, 9
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(Analog Africa) Analog Africa is a label dedicated to uncovering previously unheard African funk and Afro-beat, certainly a worthy endeavor. On this adventure they uncover a tremendously active but criminally unrecognized group from the small country of Benin: Poly Rythmo (for short). The group fuses the aforementioned genres with Latin, psychadelic and traditional Vodoun sounds. This album chronicles their material produced over the decade of ‘69 to ‘79, primarily recorded in Lagos. From a musical standpoint each of these songs are amazing. Propulsive drum rhythms, funky guitar solos, pleasant but powerful singing and chanting are woven together seamlessly. The urgent “Malin Kpon O” could fill a dance floor in seconds, while songs like “Gan Tche Kpo” take a more progressive, jam-like approach. No matter what direction the band goes in, they are FUNKY AS HELL. PLAY THIS! Standout: Shorter (3-5 mins): 7, 4, 10, 14, 1, 2 Longer (6-9 mins): 6, 15, 9 DNP: None Reviewed by Spence. Oct 25, 2009.
  • Azoo De Ma Gnin Kpevi
  • Gan Tche Kpo
  • Ma Tafou Gnin O
  • Malin Kpon
  • Malin Kpon O
  • Mede Ma Gnin Messe
  • Mi Ve Wa Se
  • noude ma gnin tche de me
  • Se Ba Ho
  • Se Be Ho