Togo Soul 70

Hot Casa Records 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 70’s , 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 & Burkina Faso.

We , at Hot Casa Records decided to select thirteen tracks, a snapshot of some hundreds of rare and often forgotten tapes from the most prolific, professional and exciting phase of the country’s recording history included international stars like Bella Bellow ( who even performed to Maracana stadium in Brazil ) to Roger Damawuzan compared as the James Brown from Lomé to forgotten tapes and brilliant songs in Mina, Kabyié and Fon language. 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 and soundtrack of the documentary Togo Soul 70 directed by Liz Gomis & Dj Julien Lebrun!

– Gatefold Vinyl double LP with Two inner sleeves, photos , and biography
– Deluxe Cd Digipack with 32 pages linner notes, photos , portraits .

Item détails
Artist : Various Artists
Title : Togo Soul 70
Label : Hot Casa Records
Réf. label : HC 47LP
Genre : Afro
Country : France
Year : 2016
Format : 2xLP
Origine : Original
Record Condition : MINT
Sleeve Condition : SEALED
Second hand : Non
Price : 26,00 EUR
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Tracklist

Side 1
1. Akofa Akoussah - I Tcho Tchass
2. Bella Bellow - Dasi Ko
3. Napo De Mi Amor - N'Bo Eyadema Mobutu
4. Aime Orchis Mathey - Senye Ye Na
Side 2
1. Toite Sandja - Mais Dis-Donc
2. Aime Orchis Mathey - Tralala Vo Dou
3. Gabelo - Wokunyeya
4. Wini & Fefe - Ago Kae Medze
Side 3
1. Adamah & Agbote - Dzo Le Gbo Nye
2. Vewonyi DD - Agbemenyawo
3. Dk Pilo - Mi Kpede Dunye
Side 4
1. Yta Jourias - Adome Nyueto
2. Roger Damawuzan - Loxo Nye

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