Name: Benin Vol. 4 – Yehouessi Leopold Batteur
Brand: T P Orchestre Poly-Rythmo De Cotonou

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Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

AJXLP553

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Black

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Download code: No

Rough Trade Exclusive

Rough Trade Exclusive: No

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Format detail

Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2021-01-22

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier GB

PIAS

Tax rate GB

Standard:20

UPC / Barcode

0676499055366

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1 / Extended format: No / LP / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No / black

Artist

T P Orchestre Poly-Rythmo De Cotonou 

Genre GB

African

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Acid Jazz

Acid Jazz is a British label that was established in 1987 by Eddie Piller and Gilles Peterson. Although Peterson left in 1989 to form Talkin' Loud, the label continued to thrive under the management of Dean Rudland. The name 'Acid Jazz' was a playful response to the popular 'acid house' movement of the late 80s. Despite its name, Acid Jazz produced records that were not necessarily jazz or acid music, but they quickly became synonymous with 90s style and sophistication. In fact, the term 'acid jazz' began being used to describe any record with a similar vibe. Today, Acid Jazz remains an influential force in the music industry.

Eddie Piller
Gilles Peterson
Dean Rudland

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Albarika Store is home to many rare recordings, from more traditional folkloric and Sato styles, to the funk, blues and psych inspired workouts of the All Mighty Orchestre Poly Rythmo de Cotonou, as they referred to themselves. Many of the original records are sought after by DJs and collectors as prime examples of Afro-funk, Afro-Latin and Afro-psych sounds. The next in the series of reissues by Acid Jazz presents a straight reproduction of the incredibly hard to find, Poly-Rythmo ‎'Vol. 4’ album originally from 1978. For DJs and dancers this album has long been about the killer track Aiha Ni Kpe We, an incendiary Afrobeat recording which will activate any dancefloor, anywhere! 

“Every time I listen to the Orchestre Poly Rythmo…. Wow, I just discover something new in the music” - Gilles Peterson.

This is the first exhaustive trawl of the archive and will see the label presented in a way that ensures its historical importance is recognized. Trips to West Africa have secured original master tapes and the process of transferring is ongoing. Over the next few years a comprehensive reissue campaign is planned for all formats.

Benin Vol. 4 – Yehouessi Leopold Batteur

Music GB