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Kings of Benin Urban Groove 1972-80
Tp Orchestre Poly-Rhthmo
Kings of Benin Urban Groove 1972-80
Genres: Dance & Electronic, International Music, Pop
 
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From the Republic of Benin, West Africa, T.P. Orchestre Poly-Rythmo is one of Africa?s least-known big-bands outside of their home country. Here, it?s hoped to redress the balance with a collection that reflects their many...  more »

     
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All Artists: Tp Orchestre Poly-Rhthmo
Title: Kings of Benin Urban Groove 1972-80
Members Wishing: 2
Total Copies: 0
Label: Soundway
Release Date: 3/29/2005
Genres: Dance & Electronic, International Music, Pop
Styles: World Dance, Africa, Dance Pop
Number of Discs: 1
SwapaCD Credits: 1
UPC: 827565009220

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From the Republic of Benin, West Africa, T.P. Orchestre Poly-Rythmo is one of Africa?s least-known big-bands outside of their home country. Here, it?s hoped to redress the balance with a collection that reflects their many poly-rhythmic moods. A mixture of hard Afro-Funk, driving Afrobeat, deep Afro-Latin and Cuban grooves all with a unique flavor that ruled the dance-floors of 70?s urban Benin. Contained here are never before heard tracks re-mastered and available for the first time outside of Africa since being originally issued on small vinyl presses that have long become extinct. This is album is a must for all funk and Afro beat addicts and world music fans alike!

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CD Reviews

Excellent African Groove-Funk Music
T. Sacco | 05/03/2008
(5 out of 5 stars)

"Kings of Benin is a diverse and exceptional sampling of 1970s African-style R&B. T.P. Orchestre Poly-Rythmo's style varies from funk to disco to R&B. The music features stellar bass lines, an amazing horn section (it's a ten-member band), inventive keyboards, and layers of thumping drums driving the beat. It's got Latin flavor & Tito Puente influences, but it is distinctly African. This is great background music for an outdoor party, a vacation or anytime you want an exotic and different choice of music. Get this CD--you will like it."