Tag Archives: Benin
Have a listen to ‘Validé’, the brand new single by Beninese musician Dibiblack. Despite Romaric Houngue (his real name) is currently living in Brussels, his sound is still deeply rooted in the Western Africa tradition. So much so, in ‘Validé’, he presents a mix of Afro-pop, R&B, dance and traditional sounds.
Beninese singer/songwriter Angelique Kidjo has recently joined forces once again with Nigerian musician Yemi Alade to give life to a new single inspired by the #ENDSARS movement rallying across Nigeria: https://angeliquekidjo.lnk.to/Dignity The song is dedicated to the ones who lost their life in the demonstrations against police brutality in the...
It goes without saying that we will miss Bandcamp Fridays… Today, till midnight (Pacific Time), is indeed the last appointment with one of our favourite initiatives meant to support and bring some well-deserved fee-free income to the pocketsof labels and musicians. So, to celebrate the 10th Bandcamp Friday of this...
![Album Review: Various Artists – African Scream Contest 2 [Analog Africa; May 2018]](https://www.rhythmpassport.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/african-scream-335x335.jpg)
Once again, our eyes are opened to a world of music and rhythm, hidden between two musical powerhouses. We twist and turn through the funky, ska, afrobeat, soul, jazz and psychedelic sounds of Benin and Togo. Ten years after its predecessor, African Scream Contest 2 opens more doors, as well...
![Preview: The T.P. Orchestre Poly-Rythmo de Cotonou & Minyanta @ Jazz Café [London; 15th June 2018]](https://www.rhythmpassport.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/orchestre-poly-rithmo-335x176.jpg)
For the forthcoming month of June one of the most alluring music events of the year will take place once again at Jazz Café. It is a chance to see two incredible acts entwining threads of music legacies; incomparable groove and afro-funk perfectionism are the forces opening the doors on...
Alongside Fela Kuti and Africa ‘70, Ali Farka Touré and Angélique Kidjo, Orchestre Poly-Rythmo are one of West Africa’s most cherished and ground-breaking acts. The afro-funk outfit, who formed fifty years ago in Benin, will play their first ever Manchester show at Band on the Wall on 21st June. The...
