ORCHESTRE POLY-RYTHMO DE COTONOU
\"The Vodoun Effect\" 1972-1975
Most Likely To: be one of the only albums you hear that will protect you from the smallpox virus. In the late 1960s, as traditional African culture rubbed up against an influx of Western influences, some of the most amazing modern musical forms birthed in the dance halls of West Africa. Rhythm and blues, soul, and funk elements electrified and popularized in the United States folded back upon themselves into their African origins. Afrobeat reigned supreme in Nigeria, a defiant and jubilant funk that mixed politics with traditional African poly-rhythm and harmonies.
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Cat. number: AALP 064
Year: 2009
Notes:
Analog Africa Vol. 4 Funk & Sato from Benin's Obscure Labels. All tracks fully licensed. Some copies come with poster.
