Orchestre Poly-Rythmo de Cotonou – The Vodoun Effect (1972-75, Benin)

Continuing our journey through the epic Fedi-sourced catalogue of must-hear albums, our next spotlight is on number 965 on The List, submitted by platenworm. From the amazing Analog Africa label, this is the first of three volumes collecting a few gems from “West Africa’s best-kept secret”. The band mixes the "Sato" and "Sakpata" rhythms with funk, soul, psychedelic riffs, and spotlight-stealing organ solos, showcasing why they became one of the era’s best, funkiest, and most innovative groups.

Want to read more? See the full spotlight on the Fediverse at https://linernotes.club/@1001otheralbums.com@1001otheralbums.com or on the blog: https://1001otheralbums.com/2025/12/08/orchestre-poly-rythmo-de-cotonou-the-vodoun-effect-1972-75-benin/

Want to skip straight to the music? Here's the Bandcamp: https://analogafrica.bandcamp.com/album/the-vodoun-effect-funk-sato-from-benins-obscure-labels-1972-1975-analog-africa-nr-4

Happy listening!

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Orchestre Poly-Rythmo de Cotonou – The Vodoun Effect (1972-75, Benin)

Our next spotlight is on number 965 on The List, submitted by platenworm.

From the amazing Analog Africa label, this is the first of three volumes collecting a few gems from “West Africa’s best-kept secret”, a band founded in 1968 first under the name “Orchestre Poly-Disco” that became one of the era’s best, funkiest, and most innovative. While volume 2 features songs that were professionally recorded for the Albarika Store label, the songs on this volume (as well as volume 3) were recorded in home studios with a single microphone or two for smaller labels and (with the exception of one track) previously saw only limited local release. From the Bandcamp description: “Two Vodun rhythms dominate the music of Orchestre Poly-Rythmo: Sato, an amazing, energetic rhythm performed using an immense vertical drum, and Sakpata, a rhythm dedicated to the divinity who protects people from smallpox. Both rhythms are represented here mixed in with Funk, Soul, crazy organ sounds and psychedelic guitar riffs.”

• Bandcamp: Orchestre Poly-Rythmo de Cotonou – “The Vodoun Effect” 1972-1975, Funk & Sato from Benin’s Obscure Labels
• Discogs: Orchestre Poly-Rythmo de Cotonou – “The Vodoun Effect” 1972-1975

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I've been digging Genesis Owusu -- Smiling With No Teeth for about a week now. He a Black Australian with roots in Ghana. This album is full of all kinds of styles, including punk, tech, synth, rap, oldies. Really fun.

https://genesisowusu.bandcamp.com/album/smiling-with-no-teeth-2

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Amaarae – FREE THE YOUTH | KIwaSabi Reaction

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Victony – Amen | KIwaSabi Reaction

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Bhadboi OML – Kaizen’s Intro | KIwaSabi Reaction

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Young Jonn – Lalala (feat. Rema) | KIwaSabi Reaction

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African Fresh Picks: Tems, Show Dem Camp, Odeal, Omah Lay, Ayo Maff, King Promise & More

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From Meat Pies in the Club to ‘Money Constant,’ Billboard African Rookie of the Month Mavo Is Set on Becoming a ‘Mainstream International Artist’

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