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01. Akofa Akoussah - I Tcho Tchass
02. Bella Bellow - Dasi Ko
03. Napo De Mi Amor - N'Bo Eyadema Mobutu
04. Aimé Orchis Mathey - Senye Ye Na
05. Toite Sandja - Mais Dis-Donc
06. Aimé Orchis Mathey - Tralala Vo Dou
07. Gabelo - Wokunyeya
08. Wini & Fefe - Ago Kae Medze
09. Adamah & Agbote - Dzo Le Gbo Nye
10. Vewonyi DD - Agbemenyawo
11. Dk Pilo - Mi Kpede Dunye
12. Yta Jourias - Adome Nyueto
13. Roger Damawuzan - Loxo Nye
ARTIST
TITLE
Togo Soul 70: Selected Rare Togolese Recordings From 1971 To 1981
FORMAT
CD

LABEL
CATALOG #
HC 047CD HC 047CD
GENRE
RELEASE DATE
12/9/2016

Hot Casa present Togo Soul 70: Selected Rare Togolese Recordings From 1971 To 1981. A treasure-trove of rare and unusual recordings, mostly recorded in Lomé during the '70s - a fusion of traditional voodoo chants, raw soul and Afro jazz. Finding these tracks and their rights holders hasn't become any easier even after few trips all over this west African country bordered by Ghana, Benin and Burkina Faso. With Togo Soul 70, Hot Casa have selected 13 tracks, a snapshot of hundreds of rare and often forgotten tapes from the most prolific, professional and exciting phase of the country's recording history, including international stars like Bella Bellow (who even performed at Maracana Stadium in Brazil), or Roger Damawuzan, referred to as the James Brown from Lomé, and forgotten tapes and brilliant songs in the Mina, Kabyié and Fon languages. Many of the tracks featured here are peppered with innovation and experimentation, highlighting how diverse the music scene in Togo was at the time, even if the political context influenced their creation. A must have for all music lovers. This selection was used as the soundtrack for the documentary Togo Soul 70, directed by Liz Gomis and DJ Julien Lebrun. Features: Akofa Akoussah, Napo De Mi Amor, Aimé Orchis Mathey, Toite Sandja, Gabelo, Wini & Fefe, Adamah & Agbote, Vewonyi DD, Dk Pilo and Yta Jourias.