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Various - Legends Of Benin

Friday 15 May 2009, 17:18

Various - Legends Of Benin
Afro-funk, Gavacha, Agbadja, Afro-beat
(CD/2xLP) Analog Africa No.5, 2009-05-15

A collection of super rare and highly danceable masterpieces recorded between 1969 -1981 by four legendary composers from Benin: Antoine Dougbé, El Rego et ses Commandos, Honoré Avolonto, Gnonnas Pedro & his Dadjes Band, each one of them with their own distinctive sound. This compilation comes with a 40 page full colour booklet with ultra rare pictures and biographies. Fasten your seat belt and enjoy the mind-blowing sound of Benin. (more details in the days to come)

Paris DJs Soundsystem - African Mashed Potato Popcorn Vol.9

Friday 10 April 2009, 10:40 2

Paris DJs Soundstem - African Mashed Potato Popcorn Vol.9 (MP3 Podcast on www.ParisDJs.com) T.I.M.E.C., 2009-04-10 This mix concludes a series of 15 Afro mixes (9 'African Mashed Potato Popcorn' mixtures and 6 '21st Century Afro' cookings) showcasing the current worldwide African music scene and a few bits from its roots. We've already praised before the incredible work of labels such as Soundway or Analog Africa, which appear here again but hey, their compilations were simply the best of last year!! That said, you might want to expect a lot of surprises in the future, since we've sent to...

Paris DJs Soundstem - African Mashed Potato Popcorn Vol.8

Friday 27 February 2009, 12:08

Paris DJs Soundstem - African Mashed Potato Popcorn Vol.8 (MP3 Podcast on www.ParisDJs.com) T.I.M.E.C., 2009-02-27 Lay down, close your eyes, and prepare yourself to travel from the USA to Nigeria, Togo and Europe with a 30mn rainbow of African soundscapes... Heavily featured here is Adrian Quesada who's been baffling us in 2008 with his afro-latin productions with Martin Perna (Antibalas) as Ocote Soul Sounds, as well as with his latin band Grupo Fantasma... We also love the Lighting Head album - you might remember the man from his dubbed Rockers Hi-Fi records or under his Biggabush alias......

Orchestre Poly-Rythmo de Cotonou - Volume One "The Vodoun Effect" 1973-1975 - Funk & Sato from Benin's Obscure Labels

Friday 21 November 2008, 17:11

Orchestre Poly-Rythmo de Cotonou Vodoun Effect

Orchestre Poly-Rythmo de Cotonou - Volume One "The Vodoun Effect" 1973-1975
Funk & Sato from Benin's Obscure Labels
(CD/2xLP) Analog Africa, 2008-11-21

We'll release a new Analog Africa mix on Thursday, November 20th to celebrate this new incredible afro record!

Analog Africa - Selection Vol.2

Thursday 20 November 2008, 12:15 2

Analog Africa - Selection Vol.2 (MP3 Podcast on www.ParisDJs.com) Analog Africa, 2008-11-20 RARE AFRO MUSIC!! We are celebrating the Orchestre Poly-Rythmo de Cotonou CD/2xLP release on the Analog Africa label with a new exclusive mix by its founder Samy Ben Redjeb... The first volume was one the best mixes we've ever put online so don't hesitate with this new one! [comment faire?/how to?] Tracklisting : sorry no tracklist on this one Info : This mix is offered in collaboration with analogafrica.blogpsot.com. Don't pass out on their new release "Orchestre Poly-Rythmo de Cotonou - Volume...

Various - African Scream Contest - Raw & Psychedelic Afro Sounds From Benin & Togo 70s

Monday 17 March 2008, 19:32

Various - African Scream Contest - Raw & Psychedelic Afro Sounds From Benin & Togo 70s
(CD/2xLP) Analog Africa No.3 AACD063/AALP063, 2008-03-17 (UK), 2 weeks later (Europe)

Info :
30 Months in the making, Contains 40 pages booklet-Full liners notes with many super rare photographs handed to us by the musicians. 16 interviews conducted in various cities in Benin & Togo with artists and producers, reconstructing the history of the 70s music scene. ALL TRACKS OFFICIALLY LICENSED.

Tracklisting :
01. Lokonon André & Les Volcans - Mi kple Dogbekpo
02. Picoby Band D'abomey - Mi Ma Kpe Dji
03. Gabo Brown & Orchestre Poly-Rythmo - Its a Vanity | MP3 sample
04. El Rego et ses commandos - Se Na Min | MP3 sample
05. Napo de Mi Amor Et Ses Black Devil's - Leki Santchi | MP3 sample
06. Orchestre Poly-Rythmo - Gbeti Madjro
07. Roger Damawuzan - Wait For Me
08. Ouinsou Corneille & Black Santiagos - Vinon so Minsou
09. Orchestre Super Jheevs des Paillotes - Ye Nan Lon An | MP3 sample
10. Tidjiani 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

Note : African Scream Contest will be available as a 14 tracks compilation CD and double vinyl. The compilation will be released in the UK on march 17th (thru GrooveAttack), in the US late May (via Stones Throw/Now Again) but DustyGroove will have them till official release date.

Links :
analogafrica.blogspot.com
myspace.com/analogafrica

Check the incredible mix offered to promote this compilation on www.parisdjs.com!

Analog Africa - Selection Vol.1

Sunday 16 March 2008, 19:37 1

Analog Africa - Selection Vol.1 (MP3 Podcast on ParisDJs.com) Analog Africa, 2008-03-16 [comment faire?/how to?] Tracklisting : sorry no tracklist on this one Info : This mix is offered in collaboration with analogafrica.blogpsot.com. It features quite a few extracts from the superb compilation to be released this week on GrooveAttack - African Scream Contest - Raw & Psychedelic Afro Sounds from Benin & Togo 70s. It's the third release from the excellent Analog Africa label after the Green Harrows and the Hallelujah Chicken Run Band. Complete info is available on www.djouls.com...

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