Angelique Kidjo – Bomba
https://amf.didiermary.fr/angelique-kidjo-bomba/
From her album “Eve”, tribute to the women of Benin and their traditional outfit named “Bomba” (bom’ba) by Angélique Kidjo.
A bomba is a two-piece set consisting of a loose camisole and a loincloth for women, or trousers for men.
Listen to the remixed version too…
John Coltrane – Dahomey Dance
https://amf.didiermary.fr/john-coltrane-dahomey-dance/
“Olé Coltrane” is the ninth album by jazz musician John Coltrane, released in 1961 on Atlantic Records.
Dahomey is the ancient name of Bénin, a West African country.
Two days prior to the recording of Olé Coltrane, Coltrane had made Africa/Brass, his inaugural recording session for his new label, Impulse! Records. […]
Gilles Gnonnas – La musica en vérité (2013)
https://amf.didiermary.fr/gilles-gnonnas-musica-verite/
Gilles Gnonnas singing “La musica en vérité”, a song by his father Gnonnas Pedro, in Cotonou in 2013 (@ CCF).
West African wildlife sanctuary becomes hub of insecurity
Spanning three countries, the vast W-Arly-Pendjari Complex is being used to facilitate organised crime, terrorism and local conflicts.
"The repatriation is both an apology for the destruction caused by #FrenchColonialism and a reassertion of its power. It is a reclamation of meaningful cultural objects and a funeral for a culture that no longer exists. It is a joyful celebration and a savage insult."
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Angelique Kidjo – Blewu, a cappella
https://amf.didiermary.fr/angelique-kidjo-blewu-st-paul-cathedral/
Angelique Kidjo singing Blewu a cappella (and without a microphone), inside St. Paul’s Cathedral in London for the Voluntary Service Overseas’ Christmas concert.
From her album “Eve” in 2014.
Blewu is an Ewe dirge, a song for the dead to help them in their last journey towards their ancesters’ world. It’s an homage to all the […]
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Gangbé, the sound of metal
https://amf.didiermary.fr/sound-metal-gangbe-brass-band/
Enjoy the Sound of Metal (Gangbe in Fon)!
The Gangbé Brass Band was a 10-member Beninese musical ensemble founded in 1994.
Disclaimer: I spent a lot of time with them...
I've been experimenting around local food for some time, such as cassava to make bread, etc. This time I'm testing ideas around sweet corn (maize), mainly new #popcorn recipes with what people love in #Benin...
Today did 3 tests:
1 - chili pepper - peanut - parsley
2 - chili pepper with fish salt - gari (a form of cassava flour)
3 - chili pepper - pure cacao
So far #2 is today's winner.
#3 tastes OK when cold, but not for everyone...
#1 needs more work...
Lady cover for Red Hot + Fela
https://amf.didiermary.fr/cover-lady-tune-yards-angelique-kidjo-akua-naru/
A cover of Fela Kuti‘s Lady with tUnE-yArDs, Angelique Kidjo, ?uestlove & Akua Naru for the album Red Hot + Fela in 2013.
A bit hopeful but any #permaculture contacts on here with links to #HeritageSeed or #TraditionalFarming #IndigenousFood projects in #Africa .. especially #Nigeria #Benin - please boost. Thanks
Africando – Dagamasi
https://amf.didiermary.fr/africando-dagamasi/
“Ati Mawuin Dagamasi” is one of the classic songs by Gnonnas Pedro, covered here by himself under the Africando banner. This cover appears on Africando’s album “Gombo Salsa” in 1996.
This 3rd album was produced by Ibrahima Sylla and was the group’s first release to include Gnonnas Pedro, with songs arranged by Boncana Maiga and […]
King of Modern Agbadja
https://amf.didiermary.fr/king-modern-agbadja-gnonnas-pedro-dadjes/
4 songs by this magnificent artiste were included in the compilation Legends of Benin from 2009. This new compilation presents a full and deserved project about Gnonnas Pedro, the king of Modern Agbadja, with tracks between 1974 and 1983. […]
Orchestre Poly-Rythmo de Cotonou – Se Ba Ho
https://amf.didiermary.fr/orchestre-poly-rythmo-cotonou-se-ba-ho/
“Se Ba Ho” est un titre du Poly-Rythmo, basé sur un rythme traditionnel Vodoun nommé Sato.
“On adorait ce mélange de rythmes africains bien dansants qu’on connaît puisque le Bénin est à un carrefour culturel” dit Mélomé Clément, éternel leader du groupe dans une interview. […]
Melome Clement & TP Poly-Rythmo
https://amf.didiermary.fr/melome-clement-poly-rythmo/
RIP Melome Clement : TP Orchestre Poly-Rythmo bandleader (vocals, guitar) died on 12/17/2012.
El Rego et Ses Commandos – E Nan Mian Nuku
https://amf.didiermary.fr/el-rego-commandos-e-nan-mian-nuku/
Was El Rego Benin’s Godfather of Funk? Listen to El Rego et Ses Commandos, an album released in 2011.
“There’s lots of James Brown in there, but while other Benin singers of the period are more scary than funky when they echo Soul Brother Number One, El Rego makes restraint sound not only more fun, […]"
Tchico Tchicaya & Orchestre African Kings – L’amour rend aveugle
https://amf.didiermary.fr/tchico-tchicaya-orchestre-african-kings-amour-rend-aveugle/
Soukous made in Bénin with Tchico Tchicaya et 2 great musicians:
– Bass: Gustave Bentho (TP Orchestre Poly-Rythmo)
– Drums: Sagbohan Danialou
Wally Badarou – Hi-Life
https://amf.didiermary.fr/wally-badarou-hi-life/
Retracer la carrière musicale et artistique de Wally Badarou peu prendre un certain temps…
Né à Paris en 1955, musicien français d’origine béninoise, c’est un spécialiste du Home Studio et du synthétiseur.
Ce titre présent sur l’album Echoes de 1983 a fait la joie des chaines de TV du continent africain qui l’ont régulièrement diffusé […]
Vodun cult & traditions
https://amf.didiermary.fr/benin-vodun-cult-traditions/
On the 10th of January, the Republic of Benin has a special holiday dedicated to the Vodun cult & traditions.
Listen to Les Frères Guedehoungue, a traditional group of singers, dancers and drummers.
In Benin, Vodun is an officially recognized religion and forms an important part of the country’s cultural identity. […]
