Various Artists - Legends Of Benin - Vinyl LP Record

A landmark compilation surveying the hypnotic 1969–1981 Afro-funk, Vodoun rhythms, and raw Afro-beat output from four legendary composers of the Republic of Benin.

Assembled by Analog Africa as the fifth entry in their acclaimed series, Legends Of Benin focuses on the distinctive sounds of Antoine Dougbé, El Rego et ses Commandos, Honoré Avolonto, and Gnonnas Pedro & his Dadjes Band. Recorded during Benin's musical golden age, the tracks fuse native Vodoun percussion patterns with heavy funk grooves, Latin mambo, and highlife.

Gatefold 2xLP Heavyweight Vinyl Edition, which includes an extensive full-color booklet featuring vintage photographs, detailed biographies, and discographical notes.

Track List:

LP 1

Side A

1. Gnonnas Pedro Et Ses Dadjes – Dadje Von O Von Non

2. El Rego Et Ses Commandos – Feeling You Got

3. Antoine Dougbé – Honton Soukpo Gnon

4. El Rego Et Ses Commandos – E Nan Mian Nuku

Side B

1. Honoré Avolonto Et L'Orchestre Poly-Rythmo – Tin Lin Non

2. Gnonnas Pedro Et Ses Panchos – Okpo Videa Bassouo

3. Antoine Dougbé Et L'Orchestre Poly-Rythmo – Ya Mi Ton Gbo

LP 2

Side C

1. Antoine Dougbé – Nou Akuenon Hwlin Me Sin Koussio

2. Honoré Avolonto – Na Mi Do Gbé Hué Nu

3. El Rego Et Ses Commandos – Vimado Wingnan

4. Honoré Avolonto Et L'Orchestre Black Santiago – Dou Dagbé Wé

Side D

1. El Rego Et Ses Commandos – Djobimé

2. Antoine Dougbé – Kovito Gbe De Towe

3. Gnonnas Pedro Et Ses Dadjes – La Musica En Verité