African Scream Contest - Various Artists (2008)

Whats Hot On The Roddus Stereo.

 

1. Lokonon André & Les Volcans - Mi kple Dogbekpo
2. Picoby Band D´Abomey - Mi Ma Kpe Dji
3. Gabo Brown & Orchestre Poly-Rythmo - It´s a Vanity
4. El Rego et ses commandos - Se Na Min
5. Napo de Mi Amor Et Ses Black Devil´s - Leki Santchi
6. Orchestre Poly-Rythmo - Gbeti Madjro
7. Roger Damawuzan - Wait For Me
8. Ouinsou Corneille & Black Santiagos - Vinon so Minsou
9. Orchestre Super Jheevs des Paillotes - Ye Nan Lon An
10. Tidiani Kone - Djanfi Magni
11. Discafric Band - Houiou Djin Nan Zon Aklumon
12. Le Super Borgou de Parakou - Congolaise Benin Ye
13. Vincent Ahehehinnou - Ou c´est Lui Ou C´est Moi
14. Les Volcans de la Capital - Oya Ka Jojo

This Fantastic compilation has been playing on the work van stereo for some time now and I haven' yet had the inclination to change it. This Psychedelic Afro-Funk compilation was released by Analog Africa( Check out their Blog Here ) and consists of rare 70s Afro-Groove from Benin & Tago, that the blog author dug up on his travels to those countries. I am finding it hard to find the words to describe this outstanding music, which is an awesome mix of James Brown funk, jazzy horns, polyrhythmic beats, psychedelic overtones and african singing. A Primal and raw sounding, upbeat, danceable melting pot of musical styles. The complexity of this music is such a joy to listen to, so much happening all the time. Thanks to Analog Africa for bringing this lost music to a wider audience. I totally recommend the purchase of this album. My Rating 4.5/5