African Scream Contest: Raw & Psychedelic Afro Sounds From Benin & TogoVarious

• 1. Lokanan Andre – Mi Kple Dogbekpo
• 2. Picoby Band D'Abomey – Mi Ma Kpe Dji
• 3. Gabo Brown – It's a Vanity
• 4. El Rego et Ses Commandos – Se Na Min
• 5. Napo De Mi Amor – Leki Santiagos
• 6. Orchestre Poly Rythmo de Cotonou – Gbeti Madjro
• 7. Roger Damawuzan – Wait For Me
• 8. Ouinsou Corneille – Vinon So Minsou
• 9. Orchestre Super Jheevs des Pailotes – Ye Nan Lon An
• 10. Tidjani Kone – Djanfa Magni
• 11. Discafric Band – Houiou Djin Nan Zon
• 12. Le SUper Borgou De Parakou – Congolese Benin Ye
• 13. Vincent Aheheinnou – Ou Cest Lui Ou Cest Moi
• 14. Les Volcans De La Capital – Oya Ka Jojo

This is an AWESOME compilation of super-funky, raw, and rootsy African funk from 1970s Benin and Togo! An essential party rocking album of super-rare African funk and afrobeat that shows the influence of American funk and rock alongside Cuban and Congolese music, as well as traditional local styles. Sandwiched between Ghana and Nigeria - the two countries most associated with killer African funk and afrobeat - Benin and Togo are the undiscovered jewels in the West African musical map!

The cd comes with a mammoth 44 page booklet crammed full of extensively researched sleeve notes and photos! Very highly recommended!