Orchestre Poly-Rythmo de Cotonou - Volume Two - Echos Hypnotiques
From the vaults of Albakira Store 1969-1979
(CD/2xLP) Analog Africa AACD066/AALP066, 2009-11-10
Four years in the making, Analog Africa finally presents the second volume of Africa's funkiest band, the mythical Orchestre Poly-Rythmo de Cotonou. Volume One (The Vodoun Effect - Funk & Sato from Benins Obscure Labels, 1973 - 1975), released by Analog Africa at the end of 2008, was a collection of amazing lo-fi recordings produced for various labels around Benin. Volume Two showcases superbly recorded tracks, courtesy of the EMI studios in Lagos, Nigeria, one of the best studios in the region. All tracks here were recorded for the mighty Albarika Store label and its enigmatic producer, Adissa Seidou. The idea for this compilation was born five years ago when Samy Ben Redjeb, Analog Africa's founder and compiler, first heard the addictive funk track "Malin Kpon O" (included here), which was originally released in 1975 on Albarika Store. That discovery triggered the compiler's curiosity and what followed was a long journey through the musical history of Benin and the history of its most important ambassador, Orchestre Poly-Rythmo de Cotonou who started as a children entertainment group and went on to become one of the greatest bands of their era.
Tag : Orchestre Poly-Rythmo
Orchestre Poly-Rythmo de Cotonou - Echos Hypnotiques | Comments: 0
Tuesday, November 10 2009
WaaterproOf & ZjAk - One hour Mix 100% Poly-Rythmo | Comments: 0
Monday, August 31 2009
WaaterproOf & ZjAk - One hour Mix 100% Poly-Rythmo
(MP3 Podcast on www.ParisDJs.com) 2009-08-31
SPECIAL PARIS DJS MIX #200!! ONE HOUR LONG!!!
The Tout Puissant Orchestre de Poly-Rythmo de Cotonou Benin will be playing tomorrow night at the Jazz A La Villette festival along with Amadou & Mariam (featuring guests Romeo and Michele Stodart from The Magic Numbers), Seun Kuti and DJ RKK (Radio Nova) - don't miss this show!! Anyone deeply into old school African music must have already stumbled upon the Jam Magica blog and its growing index of the Orchestre de Poly-Rythmo complete discography. I go there every month at least, and when I saw that Afrofunk collector ZjAk with the help of his friend WaaterproOf had done a one hour Poly-Ryhtmo mix for Radio Grenouille in Marseilles, I asked them to send us a high-quality version for us to podcast on Paris DJs, the day right before the Paris show.... They even re-recorded the mix to insure the best possible quality. It's all rare dusty 45s and old LPs selected and mixed with love, and remastered with care by Grant Phabao of course. Enjoy!
[comment faire?/how to?]
Tracklisting :
01. "Aiha ni kpe we" VOLUME 4 -Albarika Stores- ALS 048
02. "Homin si tche" VOLUME 4 -Albarika Stores- ALS 048
03. "Medida" KINGS OF BENIN 1972-80 -Soundway Records- SNDWLP004
04. "It's a vanity" AFRICAN SCREAM CONTEST -Analog Africa- AALP 063
05. "E ma dokpo mi o" 7 inch -Albarika Store- ASB 135 A side
06. "Gbeti madjro" AFRICAN SCREAM CONTEST -Analog Africa- AALP 063
07. "Ai gabani" 7 inch -Albarika Store- ASB 135 B side
08. "Ecoute ma mélodie" ESKILL & VICKY -Ama Sun- SUN LPS 1002
09. "Hwe towe hun" KINGS OF BENIN 1972-80 -Soundway Records-
10. "N'goua" 7 inch number 8 -Badmos- BB122 A side
11. "A o o ida" 7 inch number 3 -Badmos- BB117 A side
12. "Davi Djinto" VOLUME 4 -Albarika Stores- ALS 048
Links :
jammagica.blogspot.com
myspace.com/waterproofdarwinian
First aired on Radio Grenouille (Marseille) grenouille888.org
cite-musique.fr/minisites/0909_jazz_villette
polyrythmo.com
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Music_of_Benin
Info (in french) :
Zjak, collectionneur avisé d'afrofunk (entre autres), nous a préparé une sélection autour du Tout Puissant Orchestre Poly Rythmo de Cotonou. Ce groupe béninois majeur des années 60-70, bien qu'encore assez confidentiel, a enregistré entre 50 et 70 lps, ainsi qu'une centaine de 45 tours. Nous ne sommes donc pas au bout de nos découvertes. Comme son nom l'indique, le Poly Rythmo a joué en fonction des modes et des influences géographiques: Cuba, (le son & la salsa), la chanson française et les yéyés, puis la Soul (Otis Redding & James Brown) et l'afrofunk des voisins ghanéens et nigérians. (Lagos et son industrie musicale sont à quelques kilomètres de Cotonou) Mais le Poly rythmo développera également par la force des choses son propre son, vaudou, psychédélique et funky. Sa force est aussi dans la taille de son personnel: 3 chanteurs (pour la Soul, la chanson et le style béninois, mais aussi pour des questions de langage ...), une section de cuivres, basse, batterie et surtout un guitariste de renom: Papillon. Bonne écoute.
Source : Radio Grenouille 88.8
Credits :
Selected and mixed by the WaaterproOf & ZjAk
Audio mastering by Grant Phabao (grantphabao.com)
Artwork by Djouls (djouls.com)
Paris DJs Soundsystem - Afrofunk Atomic | Comments: 0
Wednesday, July 15 2009
Paris DJs Soundsystem - Afrofunk Atomic
(MP3 Podcast on www.parisdjs.com) Kraked, 2009-07-15
The live event of summer 2009 in Paris will happen this friday at La Bellevilloise where Rockers International and Paris DJs present, for the first time in Europe, Ebo Taylor with members of The Poets Of Rhythm, Kabu Kabu, Afrobeat Academy and Kologbo, guitarist for Fela's Afrika 70!! They'll play the next day in Frankfurt and then will go to Berlin to record an album for Samy's Analog Africa label. It's all just gonna be IN-CRE-DI-BLE!!! Here's a 30mn tasty mix cooked by Loik to introduce you to Ebo Taylor and Afrofunk.... Bam Bam Club Atomic. Next Friday in Paris. BE THERE!!
[comment faire?/how to?]
Tracklisting :
01. Ebo Taylor - Atwer Abroba
(from 'Twer Nyame' album, 1977 / Philips) GHANA
» more info on analogafrica.blogspot.com «
02. Ebo Taylor Junior & Wuta Wazutu - Mondo Soul Funky
(from 'Gotta Take It Cool' album, 1978 / Polydor) GHANA
» more info on earfuzz.com «
03. Orchestre Poly Rythmo de Cotonou - E Wa Dagbee
(from 'E Wa Dagbee' 7 inch, early 70s / Albarika Store) BENIN
» more info on polyrythmo.com or on jammagica.blogspot.com «
04. D'Almeida Blucky Et Les Black Santiago - Les Nanes
(from 'Entente Africaine' 7 inch, 19?? / L.A. Aux Ecoutes) BENIN
» more info on radiodiffusion.wordpress.com «
05. T.P. Orchestre Poly Rythmo de Cotonou Benin & Yehouessi Leopold - Aiha Ni Kpe We
(from 'Volume 4' album, 1978 / Albarika Store) BENIN
» more info on discogs.com «
06. El Rego Et Ses Commando - Djobime
(from 'Djobime' 7 inch, 19?? / African Songs) BENIN
» more info on parisdjs.com «
07. Joe King Kologbo - Another Man's Thing
(from 'Another Man's Thing' 7 inch, 1973 / Decca Afrodisia) NIGERIA
» more info on parisdjs.com «
08. K.Frimpong and His Cubano Fiestas - Kyenkyen Adi M'awu
(from 'K.Frimpong and His Cubano Fiestas' album, 1976 / Ofo Bros) GHANA
» more info on bangthecan.blogspot.com «
Original record covers :
Info :
Selected and mixed by Loik (myspace.com/loikdury)
Audio mastering by Grant Phabao (grantphabao.com)
Artwork by Djouls
Superfly Records presents The Afrofunk Expressway Vol.2 | Comments: 12
Saturday, June 13 2009
Superfly Records presents The Afrofunk Expressway Vol.2
(MP3 Podcast on www.ParisDJs.com) 2009-06-13
July 2009 will be GREAT for Paris DJs fanatics! First big news will the new online record shop from Superfly Records, run by Paulo Superfly with our resident DJs Manu Boubli and Djouls, soon to be followed by a physical one in the center of the French capital! We've been diggin' A LOT to find some of the rarest and coolest vinyls records out there in the world just for you... We also need to announce that Rockers International and Paris DJs have joined forces to organize an ATOMIC AFRO PARTY at La Bellevilloise in Paris on July 17th (it's a friday). More details soon but it's just gonna be HUGE so stay connected!! Those are two good reasons to present here a mix of some VERY RARE African funk, collected during Paulo's recent trips to Africa to find some old and groovy records. It's the first part in a new series of AFRO mixes we've called AFRO DIGGIN' that's gonna blow your mind. Africa is the future.
[comment faire?/how to?]
Tracklisting :
01. Hamad Kalkaba - Astadjam Dada Sare
(from 'North Cameroun Rythms' LP, 19?? / Sonafric) CAMEROON
02. Afro Soul System - Tink Tank
(from 'Wale Begun Coki' 7 inch, 197? / SID) BURKINA FASO
» more info on jammagica.blogspot.com «
03. Orchestre Abass - Samarin Banza
(from 'Samarin Banza' 7 inch, 1972 / Polydor) TOGO
04. Wrinkar Experience - Sound Way)
(from 'Fuel for Love' 7 inch, 1972 / EMI) NIGERIA
» more info on jammagica.blogspot.com «
05. The Big Beats - Afro Pride
(from 'Afro Pride' 7 inch, 19?? / Polydor) GHANA
06. The Funkees - Acid Rock
(from 'My First Date' 7 inch, 1971 / HMV) NIGERIA
» more info on parisdjs.com «
07. Aktion - Centipede
(from 'Clover - Come Together Vol.1' compilation) NIGERIA
08. Effi Duke & The Love Family - The Time Is Come
(from 'Mr. Love' LP, 1980 / Homzy) NIGERIA
09. Traore Seydou Richard Et Les Vaudou Du Flamboyant - Katougou
(from 'Mousso' 7 inch, 19?? / Edition Volta Discobel) BURKINA FASO
» more info on lefaso.net «
10. Cisse Abdoulaye et Le Super Volta de La Capitale - Kodjougou
(from 'Koyembolo' 7 inch, 1977 / Club Voltaique du Disque) BURKINA FASO
» more info on radioafrica.com.au or on lefaso.net «
11. Orchestre T.P. Poly-Rythmo De Cotonou Benin - Wodeka Roe
(from 'Vol. 1' LP, 1983 / Albarika Store) BENIN
» more info on jammagica.blogspot.com «
12. Ceejebs - Eti-Ufok
(from 'Eti-Ufok' 7 inch, 197? / EMI) NIGERIA
» more info on discogs.com «
13. Mamo Lagbema - Love Music And Dance
(from 'Mamo Lagbema' record, 19??) TOGO
14. One World - Fantasy
(from 'Rejoice' LP, 197? / EMI) NIGERIA
» more info on radiodiffusion.wordpress.com «
Original record covers :
Credits :
Selected and mixed by Paulo Goncalvez / Superfly Records (superflyrecords.com)
Audio mastering by Grant Phabao (grantphabao.com)
Artwork layout by Djouls (djouls.com) using a Rail Band LP cover and a South African steam locomotive photo from DanieVDM under a creative commons license
Various - Legends Of Benin | Comments: 0
Friday, May 15 2009
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)
The Karl Hector Show - Part II (side B) | Comments: 1
Wednesday, January 28 2009
The Karl Hector Show - Part 2 (side B)
(MP3 Podcast on www.ParisDJs.com) Now Again, 2009-01-28
Our Stones Throw/Now Again Records Special never ends... Here's the second half of Karl Hector's Afro-Jazz selection. I've already said it, but If you still haven't heard the "Sahara Swing" album from Karl Hector & The Malcouns (alias the Poets Of Rhythm,
better known for originating the Deep Funk movement in the 90s), you know what you have to do... And don't forget to download the first 30mn slice of this "Karl Hector Show Part 2" already up on parisdjs.com since December 2008.
[comment faire?/how to?]
Tracklisting :
01. Calypso Troubadours – No Name Bar
(from 'Many Moods of the Famous Calypso Troubadours' LP, 1973 / Strakers)
» more info on calypsoarchives.co.uk «
02. Clarence Curvan – Feeling Nice
(from 'Feeling Nice / Send Me A Letter' 7 inch, 19?? / Charlie's)
» more info on backspinpromo.com «
03. Pazant Brothers – Work Song
(from 'Juicy Lucy / Work Song' 7 inch, 1969 / GPW)
» more info on acerecords.co.uk «
04. WB..s – Safari Strut
» I'd say this is the Whitefield Brothers alias The Poets of Rhythm doing a one minute psychedelic interlude... «
05. Eskill Lohento – Iya Me Dji Ki Bi Ni
(from 'Orchestre Poly-Rythmo de Cotonou - The Vodoun Effect 1973-1975' compilation, 2008 / Analog Africa)
» more info on parisdjs.com «
06. El Rego – Vi Man Do Wingnan
(from 'Tonton Gentil / Vi Man Do Wingnan' 7 inch, 1971? / Aux Ecoutes)
» more info on radiodiffusion.wordpress.com «
07. Samuel Ayany – Ochien..G Jakan Jenyo
08. Unknown Artist - Unknown title
» Sorry no info available on those last two spiritual afro jazz tracks... «
Original Covers :
Links :
myspace.com/themalcouns
myspace.com/saharaswing
myspace.com/mrmyland
stonesthrow.com/nowagain
myspace.com/nowagainrecords
Credits :
Selected and mixed by Karl Hector (myspace.com/themalcouns)
Artwork by Djouls (djouls.com) fusing a press photo, the album artwork and his current Paris DJs cover design style.
Also available :
The Karl Hector Show Part I on soulstrut.com
The Karl Hector Show Part II (side A) on parisdjs.com
The Karl Hector Show Part II (side A) | Comments: 1
Sunday, December 28 2008
The Karl Hector Show - Part 2 (side A)
(MP3 Podcast on www.ParisDJs.com) Now Again, 2008-12-28
Our Stones Throw/Now Again Records Special continues with a Karl Hector 30mn Afro-Jazz mix. If you still haven't heard the "Sahara Swing" album from Karl Hector & The Malcouns (alias the Poets Of Rhythm, better known for originating the Deep Funk movement in the 90s), GET IT NOW! It's one the best albums of 2008 along with the Menahan Street Band one and a few others, in the same league as last year's "Budos Band II"... simply the best psychedelic Afro-Funk record of 2008! And keep posted cos' a second 30mn slice of this "Karl Hector Show Part 2" will be coming up on parisdjs.com in January 2009.
[comment faire?/how to?]
Tracklisting :
01. Intro
02. Wallias Band – Muziqawi Silt
(from 'Ethiopiques Vol 13 (The Golden Seventies)' compilation, 2003 / Buda) ETHIOPIA
03. Clement Mélomé et l'Orchestre Poly-Rythmo – Nougbo Véhou (La Vérité Blesse)
(from 'Nougbo Véhou' 7 inch, 19?? / Aux Ecoutes) BENIN
04. Mombasa – Saha
(from 'Ode To Kalahari' album, 1979 / Intercord/Spiedelei) USA
05. Mal Waldron Sextet – Bread
(from 'Sweet Love, Bitter' soundtrack, 1967 / Impulse!) USA
06. Michael Naura – Baboon
(from 'Vanessa' album, 1975 / ECM) GERMANY
07. Lloyd Miller – Güzel Gözler (Amber Eyes)
(from 'Oriental Jazz' album, 1968 / East West/Eastern Arts) USA/IRAN
08. 'Thesda – Bongo Lumbo
(from 'Spaced Out' album, 1979 / Ipsi) USA
09. Darling Dears with Funky Heavy Prod. – I Don't Think I'll Ever Love Another
(from 'I Don't Think I'll Ever Love Another/And I Love You' 7 inch, 1972 / Fine) USA
(available on 'Creative Musicians 2' compilation, 2005 / Perfect Toy)
Original Covers :
Links :
myspace.com/themalcouns
myspace.com/saharaswing
myspace.com/mrmyland
stonesthrow.com/nowagain
myspace.com/nowagainrecords
Credits :
Selected and mixed by Karl Hector (myspace.com/themalcouns)
Artwork by Djouls (djouls.com) fusing a press photo, the album artwork and his current Paris DJs cover design style.
Also available :
The Karl Hector Show Part I
Tracklisting :
01. Jimmi Green – The Robot (Funk)
02. Toni Esposito – Processione Sul Mare (Italian Prog)
03. Doug Hammond – Motherland (Drums)
04. Peter Thomas – Coordinates Meeting (Library)
05. Pedro Beltran – Shacalao (Cumbia Moderna)
06. Lizandro Meza – Shacalao (Afro Latin)
07. Pierre Didy – Ma Fou Fou (Afro Funk)
08. Transgressors – Will Power (New Funk)
09. Peoples Choice – Off Spring (Funk)
10. Sevda – Karadeniz (Turkish Jazz)
11. Menelik Wossenachew (Ethio Jazz)
12. Blucky D´Almedia - Les Nanes (Jerk)
13. Bootsey Phelps – Fun In Your Thang (Funk)
14. Jimmy Jones – Time And Changes (Black Rock)
15. Elite Force – Feeling Good (Island Soul)
16. Maurice Miller Trio – Karachi (Lounge Jazz)
17. Julius Hemphill – Body (Edit) (Jazz)
18. Shepps – Tell More (New Funk)
19. Soul Majestics – I Done Told You (Soul)
20. Girma Beyene – Bati (Intro) (Ethio Jazz)
Link :
Go Download on soulstrut.com
Orchestre Poly-Rythmo de Cotonou - Volume One "The Vodoun Effect" 1973-1975 - Funk & Sato from Benin's Obscure Labels | Comments: 0
Friday, November 21 2008
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 | Comments: 2
Thursday, November 20 2008
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 One - The Vodoun Effect 1973-1975 - Funk & Sato from Benin's Obscure Labels"!!
Credits :
Selected and mixed by Analog Africa (analogafrica.blogpsot.com | myspace.com/analogafrica)
Thanks again to Samy for his great label and for this cool new mix.
Kon & Amir - Off Track Vol.2 - Queens | Comments: 1
Monday, June 30 2008
Kon & Amir - Off Track Vol.2 - Queens
(2xCD/3x12") Barely Breaking Even Records BBE098, 2008-05-30
Tracklisting CD1 :
01. Angelo Tinsley - Get Down With Me 3:32
02. Wood Brass And Steel Band - Long Live Music 5:40
03. The Fabulous Conti Family - Youve Got Me Goin Baby 4:42
04. Venise - Dont Think About It 5:58
05. Sweet Touch - Live It Up 6:10
06. Jay W Mcghee - Turn Me On 6:58
07. Terry Nova - Push With Size 5:52
08. Phillip And Lloyd - Keep On Moving 4:44
09. Reections - Reex 3:46
10. Eddie Benitez - We Are The Ones 2:44
11. Sparkle - Let Yourself Go 7:01
Tracklisting CD2 :
01. Ras Michael and The Sons Of Negus - Boma Yeah 5:33
02. Bentho Gustave Titiau and l'International Poly-Rythmo - Agnon Djidjo 7:55
03. Pedro Gnonnas et ses Panchos - Okpo Videa Bassauo 3:56
04. Black Truth Rhythm Band - Sace D Musician 4:49
05. Honore Avolonte et l'Orchestre Black Santiago - Assounon Dje Dokoli 6:50
06. Theaora Lfudu - Hello There 3:17
07. Abacothozi - Theme Maboneng 6:23
08. Bentho Gustave Titiau - I Ya Me Dji Kibi Ni 4:04
09. Super Boire Band - Samba 5:21
10. Earl Rodney - Midnight Man 3:57
11. William Onyeabor - Something You'll Never Forget 8:29
12. Orchestre Black Dragons de Porto-Novo Dahomey - E Sa F'aiye 3:11
Note : this is a double mixed CD
Links :
myspace.com/konandamir
myspace.com/offtrack97
bbemusic.com
myspace.com/bbemusic
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