African Scream Contest: Raw & Psychedelic Afro Sounds

Various Artists

Product Details

• Audio CD (December 9, 2008)
• Original Release Date: March 17, 2008
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Analog Africa
• ASIN: B00142Q7WI
• Also Available in: Vinyl
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #5,554 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

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Track Listings

1. Mi Kple Dogbekpo - Lokonon Andre, , Les Volcans De la Capital

2. Mi Ma Kpe Dji - Picoby Band d'Abomey

3. It's a Vanity - Gabo Brown & Orchestre Poly-Rythmo

4. Se Na Min - el Rego et Ses Commandos

5. Leki Santchi - Napo de Mi Amor, Ses Black Devil's

6. Gbeti Madjro - Orchestre Poly-Rythmo de Cotonou Dahomey

7. Wait for Me - Roger Damawuzan

8. Vinon So Minsou - Black Santiagos, Ouinsou Corneille,

9. Ye Nan Lon An - Orchestre Super Jheevs des Paillotes

10. Djanfa Magni - Tidiani Koné & Orchestre Poly-Rythmo,

11. Houiou Djin Nan Zon Aklumon - Discafric Band

12. Congolaise Benin Ye - le Super Borgou de Parakou

13. Ou C'est Lui ou C'est Moi - Vincent Ahehehinnou

14. Oya Ka Jojo - Les Volcans De la Capital

Editorial Reviews

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African Scream Contest: Raw & Psychedelic Afro Sounds

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Afro Beat Funk & Soul from 70s Benin & Togo, August 18, 2008

By	attentive listener "dubs" (Joysey) - See all my reviews

This should only be considered psychedelic in the sense of brand new sounds, unless you were hanging on the dancefloors of 70s Benin & Togo. Front to back, probably, the most grooving of these types of afro comps, over 74 minutes worth. Great packaging with this set, some care went into presenting this properly. Also, check out the T.P. Orchestre Poly-Rhythmo compilation, The Kings of Benin Urban Groove 1972-80, as they are featured and provide a lot of the backing, on this set. And for goodness sake, SHAKE IT, this ain't no sittin' 'round music.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Best album of 2008, December 19, 2008

By	Truthseeker (New London, CT United States) - See all my reviews

This is what happened when James Brown came to Africa and funk swept the continent. Of course, these guys put their own unique spin on it, and the result is sheer delight. You will find it physically impossible to hold still. Best of all, three of the tracks are by the Orchestre Poly-Rythmo, who have to be the ultimate funk outfit of all time. Check out track 10. It is hard to explain the addictive nature of this music. I bought this disc when it first came out, and it rarely leaves my rotation for more than a few days. A lot of good Nigerian funk came out in 2008, but this stuff, from Benin and Togo, tops it all.

5.0 out of 5 stars Best African CD that money can buy, July 7, 2009

By	Diaspora Chic "diaspora_chic" (Silver Spring, MD) - See all my reviews

I couldn't wait to listen to this CD when it came in the mail. I listened to it on my 7-mile walk and it was great! Now I know why it is called scream because this music screams with funk and groovy tunes. I am glad that I got this CD. It's also an eye-opener.