{"product_id":"antoine-dougbe-et-lorchestre-poly-rythmo-de-cotonou-antoine-dougbe-et-lorchestre-poly-rythmo-de-cotonou","title":"Antoine Dougbé Et L'orchestre Poly-Rythmo De Cotonou - Antoine Dougbé Et L'orchestre Poly-Rythmo De Cotonou","description":"\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eAntoine Dougbé remains a near mythical figure in Benin’s music history. With just a handful of releases to his name in the late ’70s and early ’80s, his records are hard to come by, but those who encountered him remember a singular presence, equal parts musical force and Vodún initiate, known as the Devil’s prime minister.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eBased in Cotonou, Dougbé drew on Cuban and Congolese influences, but pushed further, folding in traditional Vodún rhythms to create something more distinctive. Despite a reputation for being difficult, he found a natural fit with Orchestre Poly-Rythmo, who brought his compositions to life at full strength.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eUnusually, Dougbé neither sang nor performed, instead handing his songs to the band to interpret. The results capture Poly-Rythmo at their peak - tight, powerful, and slightly untouchable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eAfter a brief run of releases and modest success, he disappeared from the scene. Dougbé passed away in 1996, leaving behind a small, striking catalogue that still carries a sense of mystery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eLabel: \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eAnalog Africa\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eCat No: \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eAALP104\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eFormat: \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e2 x 12\" Vinyl Compilation\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eGenre: \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eAfrican \/\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eAfro-Cuban \/\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ePachanga\u003cspan\u003e \/ \u003c\/span\u003eMerengue\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eRelease Date: 17 April 2026\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eTracklist: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eA1. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe Tayi Sin Assi Tche\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA2. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eZe Nou MI\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA3. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eDjomido Ma Dougbe Tche\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eB1. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eGnin We A Na Mon\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eB2. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eYe Ko Gni Me Towe Dea\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eB3. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eAdin Gban Non Chouwe\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eC1. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eGbe Nan Tche\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eC2. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eVile De Nan Gni Noude\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eC3. 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