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<p>African Scream Contest 2</p><p><a href="https://amf.didiermary.fr/african-scream-contest-2/" rel="nofollow" class="ellipsis" title="amf.didiermary.fr/african-scream-contest-2/"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">amf.didiermary.fr/african-scre</span><span class="invisible">am-contest-2/</span></a></p><p>African Scream Contest 2 est le deuxième tome, exclusivement consacré au Bénin, de ces compilations, sorti 10 ans après le précédent album. L’album couvre la période 1963​-​1980 dans la musique béninoise.</p><p>&quot;A trove of Vodoun-inspired Afrobeat heavy funk crossover greatness Right from the laceratingly raw guitar fanfare which kicks off [...]</p><p><a href="/tags/60smusic/" rel="tag">#60smusic</a> <a href="/tags/70smusic/" rel="tag">#70smusic</a> <a href="/tags/bénin/" rel="tag">#Bénin</a> <a href="/tags/compilation/" rel="tag">#Compilation</a> <a href="/tags/oldafricanmusic/" rel="tag">#OldAfricanMusic</a></p>

<p>Lionel Loueke – Cantaloupe Island</p><p><a href="https://amf.didiermary.fr/lionel-loueke-cantaloupe-island/" rel="nofollow" class="ellipsis" title="amf.didiermary.fr/lionel-loueke-cantaloupe-island/"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">amf.didiermary.fr/lionel-louek</span><span class="invisible">e-cantaloupe-island/</span></a></p><p>HH, released in 2020, album of solo guitar reworkings of Herbie Hancock’s music by Lionel Loueke.</p><p>HH is an album from Lionel Loueke playing the music of his long-term mentor, the legendary Herbie Hancock.<br>Known for his ability to “transform the guitar into a virtual Afro-Western orchestra” (Jazz Times), he is a musician who transcends genre […]</p><p><a href="/tags/bénin/" rel="tag">#Bénin</a> <a href="/tags/cover/" rel="tag">#Cover</a> <a href="/tags/jazz/" rel="tag">#Jazz</a> <a href="/tags/herbiehancock/" rel="tag">#HerbieHancock</a></p>

<p>King of Modern Agbadja</p><p><a href="https://amf.didiermary.fr/king-modern-agbadja-gnonnas-pedro-dadjes/" rel="nofollow" class="ellipsis" title="amf.didiermary.fr/king-modern-agbadja-gnonnas-pedro-dadjes/"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">amf.didiermary.fr/king-modern-</span><span class="invisible">agbadja-gnonnas-pedro-dadjes/</span></a></p><p>4 songs by this magnificent artiste were included in the compilation Legends of Benin from 2009. This new compilation presents a full and deserved project about Gnonnas Pedro, the king of Modern Agbadja, with tracks between 1974 and 1983.</p><p>Very early in his career Gnonnas Pedro had landed his first hit with a song called […]</p><p><a href="/tags/70smusic/" rel="tag">#70smusic</a> <a href="/tags/80smusic/" rel="tag">#80smusic</a> <a href="/tags/bénin/" rel="tag">#Bénin</a> <a href="/tags/gnonnaspedro/" rel="tag">#GnonnasPedro</a></p>

<p>Africando – Dagamasi</p><p><a href="https://amf.didiermary.fr/africando-dagamasi/" rel="nofollow" class="ellipsis" title="amf.didiermary.fr/africando-dagamasi/"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">amf.didiermary.fr/africando-da</span><span class="invisible">gamasi/</span></a></p><p>“Ati Mawuin Dagamasi” is one of the classic songs by Gnonnas Pedro, covered here by himself under the Africando banner.</p><p>This cover appears on Africando’s album “Gombo Salsa” in 1996. This 3rd album was produced by Ibrahima Sylla and was the group’s first release to include Gnonnas Pedro, with songs arranged by Boncana Maiga and […]</p><p><a href="/tags/afrocuban/" rel="tag">#AfroCuban</a> <a href="/tags/afrolatino/" rel="tag">#AfroLatino</a> <a href="/tags/bénin/" rel="tag">#Bénin</a> <a href="/tags/gnonnaspedro/" rel="tag">#GnonnasPedro</a> <a href="/tags/salsa/" rel="tag">#Salsa</a></p>

<p>The Kings of Benin Urban Groove</p><p><a href="https://amf.didiermary.fr/the-kings-of-benin-urban-groove/" rel="nofollow" class="ellipsis" title="amf.didiermary.fr/the-kings-of-benin-urban-groove/"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">amf.didiermary.fr/the-kings-of</span><span class="invisible">-benin-urban-groove/</span></a></p><p>The album “The Kings of Benin Urban Groove 1972-80” is a compilation of songs by Orchestre Poly-Rythmo, released in 2004 as a double vinyl LP.</p><p>Orchestre Poly Rythmo are from the Republic of Benin in West Africa and are a household name in their home country… Arguably West Africa’s best-kept musical secret, Orchestre Poly Rythmo […]</p><p><a href="/tags/70smusic/" rel="tag">#70smusic</a> <a href="/tags/bénin/" rel="tag">#Bénin</a> <a href="/tags/fullalbum/" rel="tag">#FullAlbum</a> <a href="/tags/oldafricanmusic/" rel="tag">#OldAfricanMusic</a></p>

<p>Orchestre Poly-Rythmo de Cotonou – Se Ba Ho</p><p><a href="https://amf.didiermary.fr/orchestre-poly-rythmo-cotonou-se-ba-ho/" rel="nofollow" class="ellipsis" title="amf.didiermary.fr/orchestre-poly-rythmo-cotonou-se-ba-ho/"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">amf.didiermary.fr/orchestre-po</span><span class="invisible">ly-rythmo-cotonou-se-ba-ho/</span></a></p><p>“Se Ba Ho” est un titre du Poly-Rythmo, basé sur un rythme traditionnel Vodoun nommé Sato.</p><p>“On adorait ce mélange de rythmes africains bien dansants qu’on connaît puisque le Bénin est à un carrefour culturel” dit Mélomé Clément, éternel leader du groupe dans une interview. Il poursuit : “Si notre musique marie des rythmes comme […]</p><p><a href="/tags/70smusic/" rel="tag">#70smusic</a> <a href="/tags/bénin/" rel="tag">#Bénin</a> <a href="/tags/compilation/" rel="tag">#Compilation</a></p>

<p>Angélique Kidjo&#x27;s upcoming project &quot;HOPE!!&quot; to be released on April 24, 2026.</p><p>&quot;Surrounded by stars like PHARRELL WILLIAMS, AYRA STARR, NILE RODGERS, QUAVO, DAVIDO, FLORENT PAGNY, DADJU, FALLY IPUPA, CHARLIE WILSON, IZA, PJ MORTON, DIAMOND PLATNUMZ, THE CAVEMEN., SOWETO GOSPEL CHOIR.&quot;</p><p>Mostly collabs now...</p><p><a href="/tags/benin/" rel="tag">#Benin</a></p>

<p>Melome Clement &amp; TP Poly-Rythmo</p><p><a href="https://amf.didiermary.fr/melome-clement-poly-rythmo/" rel="nofollow" class="ellipsis" title="amf.didiermary.fr/melome-clement-poly-rythmo/"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">amf.didiermary.fr/melome-cleme</span><span class="invisible">nt-poly-rythmo/</span></a></p><p>RIP Melome Clement : TP Orchestre Poly-Rythmo bandleader (vocals, guitar) died on 12/17/2012.</p><p><a href="/tags/70smusic/" rel="tag">#70smusic</a> <a href="/tags/bénin/" rel="tag">#Bénin</a></p>

<p>Shirazee – African in New York</p><p><a href="https://amf.didiermary.fr/shirazee-african-new-york-sarz/" rel="nofollow" class="ellipsis" title="amf.didiermary.fr/shirazee-african-new-york-sarz/"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">amf.didiermary.fr/shirazee-afr</span><span class="invisible">ican-new-york-sarz/</span></a></p><p>Afropop singer/songwriter Shirazee was born in Cotonou, Benin. Here’s “African in New York” his cover of Sting’s “Englishman in New York,” that later transformed into a duet with the ex-Police member.</p><p>Arriving fresh faced in New York with big dreams, Shirazee ended up bouncing around trying to make ends meet while hustling to get a […]</p><p><a href="/tags/bénin/" rel="tag">#Bénin</a> <a href="/tags/cover/" rel="tag">#Cover</a> <a href="/tags/pop/" rel="tag">#Pop</a></p>

<p>Tchico Tchicaya &amp; Orchestre African Kings – L’amour rend aveugle</p><p><a href="https://amf.didiermary.fr/tchico-tchicaya-orchestre-african-kings-amour-rend-aveugle/" rel="nofollow" class="ellipsis" title="amf.didiermary.fr/tchico-tchicaya-orchestre-african-kings-amour-rend-aveugle/"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">amf.didiermary.fr/tchico-tchic</span><span class="invisible">aya-orchestre-african-kings-amour-rend-aveugle/</span></a></p><p>Soukous made in Bénin with Tchico Tchicaya and 2 great musicians:<br>— Bass: Gustave Bentho (TP Orchestre Poly-Rythmo)<br>— Drums: Sagbohan Danialou</p><p><a href="/tags/80smusic/" rel="tag">#80smusic</a> <a href="/tags/bénin/" rel="tag">#Bénin</a> <a href="/tags/soukous/" rel="tag">#Soukous</a></p>

<p>Teriba Trio – Nonvi</p><p><a href="https://amf.didiermary.fr/teriba-trio-nonvi/" rel="nofollow" class="ellipsis" title="amf.didiermary.fr/teriba-trio-nonvi/"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">amf.didiermary.fr/teriba-trio-</span><span class="invisible">nonvi/</span></a></p><p>Teriba (“humility” in Yoruba) was an all-female vocal trio from Benin.</p><p>Since 2006, Zékiath Abogourin, Tatiana et Carine Ahissou sing and dance across Africa. The trio created a sensation first during MASA 2007 (Marché des Arts du Spectacle Africain) in Côte d’Ivoire, then during Nuits Atypiques in 2008 (Koudougou – Burkina Faso).This same year, they were […]</p><p><a href="/tags/bénin/" rel="tag">#Bénin</a> <a href="/tags/folk/" rel="tag">#Folk</a></p>

<p>Kiri Kanta – Sembé</p><p><a href="https://amf.didiermary.fr/kiri-kanta-sembe/" rel="nofollow" class="ellipsis" title="amf.didiermary.fr/kiri-kanta-sembe/"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">amf.didiermary.fr/kiri-kanta-s</span><span class="invisible">embe/</span></a></p><p>Kiri Kanta (Aïna Sanni Dim Aïssatou) est une chanteuse tradi-moderne béninoise, née en 1956 à Parakou au nord du pays.</p><p>Elle se produit encore régulièrement sur scène, en particulier accompagnée du groupe Teriba, désormais en duo, [...]</p><p><a href="/tags/bénin/" rel="tag">#Bénin</a> <a href="/tags/livemusic/" rel="tag">#LiveMusic</a> <a href="/tags/oldafricanmusic/" rel="tag">#OldAfricanMusic</a></p>

<p>Wally Badarou – Hi-Life</p><p><a href="https://amf.didiermary.fr/wally-badarou-hi-life/" rel="nofollow" class="ellipsis" title="amf.didiermary.fr/wally-badarou-hi-life/"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">amf.didiermary.fr/wally-badaro</span><span class="invisible">u-hi-life/</span></a></p><p>Retracer la carrière musicale et artistique de Wally Badarou peu prendre un certain temps… Né à Paris en 1955, musicien français d’origine béninoise, c’est un spécialiste du Home Studio et du synthétiseur.</p><p>Ce titre présent sur l’album Echoes de 1983 a fait la joie des chaines de TV du continent africain qui l’ont régulièrement diffusé […]</p><p><a href="/tags/80smusic/" rel="tag">#80smusic</a> <a href="/tags/bénin/" rel="tag">#Bénin</a> <a href="/tags/instrumental/" rel="tag">#Instrumental</a> <a href="/tags/zouk/" rel="tag">#Zouk</a></p>