Kossou Houechehoun et son Groupe Folklorique Guê (Benin, 70s)

(PALP 002).

This folkloric music comes from Mina people (South of Benin and Togo) which have a very rich musical heritage.

Gansou Nestor et son groupe folklorique de Tchingounme (Benin, 70s)

(Ets PHILI D'OR AZP003).

Initially a sacred rhythm played to put the curse aside after a death, "Tchinkoumé" became a popular celebratory music from Savalou region (in Benin, just north from the coastal areas when the hills begin).

Avohou Pierre & Orchestre Picoby Band (Sato music from Benin, 70s)

(ESD 029)

Sato is a traditional vodun rhythm from Benin, and has been one inspiration to modernize beninese urban music from the 70s. Here's an early (and scratchy) example with Orchestre Picoby Band, produced between 1972 and 1975, and pressed at Satel local plant.

(GMR is the Revolutionary Military Governement created in 72 by M. Kerekou during transition to marxist-leninist regime imposed in 74).

Orchestre Black Santiago - Wo n'titi (Highlife from Benin, 70s)

(Disques BSA 01).

Ignace da Souza and his group Black Santiago plays here a beninese style highlife. Pressed around 1974 at  Satel, Benin.

Orchestre Les Blacks Fingers de Cotonou (Benin, 70s)

Obscure production, blooming music...

I found no information about the singer Kpochan Pierrot, I guess he produced the record as the reference is K.P. 001. A small production seeing how cheap the cover is (i saw the same in different colors). Music has been arranged by Pierre Egnile (i.e. Pepita Egnile who worked with l'Orchestre International de la Capitale, from Niamey, Niger). It is made in Benin, so pressed at SATEL vinyl factory.