African record of the day

[u/Jolly_Issue2678]

Below is the review that i posted on my IG

Antoine dougbe was a Beninese percussionist and composer who released only 3 albums entire his career. However, although he released a handful of recording, his recordings are all classic and outstanding. 3 LPs backed by Poly Rythmo are absoulte masterpieces. Many african music collecters have sought after them.

This album (catalog number DM 001) is one of his 3 LPs backed by Poly Rythmo and arranged by Zoundegnon-Bernard-Papillon, who was guitarist of Poly Rythmo and famous Cameroonian guitarist Louis Wasson. It features his signature Afro Cavacha sound fusing traditional music, Funk and Latin music. You can hear wonderful composition by Antoine Dougbe and tight performance by Poly Rythmo.

The first track "Nou Akue Non Hwlin Me Sin Koussio" is one of my favorite Afro-Reggae tune ever made. It features infections deep reggae with some funky flavor. I think it is great example of fusion of African uptempo groove and distinct Reggae beat. "Djomido Ma Dougbe Tche" is great Rumba/Soukous tune. Bass thumps and guitar shows funky riff. "Ye Tayi Sin Assi Tche" is Cavacha tune with fascinating guitar performance and catchy melody. Last song "Ze Nou Mi" is Afro-Cuban tune with funky percussion rhythm. It is another killer tune shows how much Poly Rythmo can be funky when they play Afro-Cuban.

[u/PrO-founD]

So all my coworkers are looking at me because I said "motherfucker" out loud in the break room....I hope you're happy.