Album Review
Analog Africa No. 5 – Legends of Benin [coll] – [Analog Africa]
Cousin Mary 11/21/2009 CD, International
German Samy Ben Redjeb scoured African markets for these gems recorded by musicians in Benin between 1969 and 1981 and released them on his label “Analog Africa”. He also wrote the excellent notes in the accompanying booklet that tells a lot about the musicians and about how he found their music.
Wonderful African music with great instrumentals, vocals (some French), and driving beats. One hears influences of Latin, funk, reggae, and even an accordion (Track 2) reminiscent of Zydeco.
Note: Benin (I found 3 pronunciations: buh-NIN or be-neen or Bay-nahn?) is in West Africa between Togo and Nigeria.
PGM: Track 14 begins with a song that is about 7 minutes long, then silence, then another song that begins at the 9-minute mark (about 4 minutes remaining).
Highly recommended!
you heard it 34 times on kfjc! most recently:
- 920 days ago, Kimbrosia played E Nan Mian Nuku
- 920 days ago, Kimbrosia played Tin Lin Non
- 1120 days ago, Medusa of Troy played Tin Lin Non
- 1291 days ago, Sally Goodin played E Nan Mian Nuku
- 2651 days ago, R Duck played E Nan Mian Nuku
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