T.P. Orchestre Poly‐Rythmo
Members
- Amenoudji "Vicky" Josephmembranophone · 1965current
- Don Diego Gustavesaxophone · 1965current
- Somassou Nestorpercussion · 1965current
- Eskill Lohentolead vocals · 1966current
- Vignon Martinguitar · 1966current
- Bentho Gustavebass · 1967current
- Loko Pierresaxophone · 1969current
- Paul Agbemadonlead vocals · 1969current
- Leopold Yehouessimembranophone · 1970current
- Adjanohoun Maximusguitar · 1977current
- Mélomé Clémentsaxophone · 1977current
- Tidiani Konéguitar · 1977current
- Allade Lucienpercussion · 1965–1977
- Mélomé Clémentmembranophone · 1965–1966
- Pedro Mawa Embroiseguitar · 1965–1966
- Akadiri Elias Moutalabiguitar · 1966–1967
- François Houessoubass · 1966–1967
- Mélomé Clémentguitar · 1966–1977
- Johnny Achilleguitar · 1967–1967
- Zoundegnon Bernard ‘Papillon’guitar · 1967–1981
- Bonaventure Amenoudjiguitar · 1975–1977
- Mado Martinoguitar · 1975–1977
- Mike Sharp1975–1977
- Theo Blaise Kounkoulead vocals · 1975–1977
- Moussa „Franco“ Mama1977–1977
- Nicolas Gomez1977–1977
- Vincent Ahéhéhinnoulead vocals · 1978
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Discography
Antoine Dougbé et L'Orchestre Poly-Rythmo De Cotonou 1977 - 19822026
Tracklist not collected yet.
West African Beat: Rare 7s and EPs from Benin and Niger2026
Tracklist not collected yet.
Le Sato 22023
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Singles & Eps2022
Tracklist not collected yet.
Afro‐Funk2021
Tracklist not collected yet.
Ipa-Boogie2020
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Madjafalao2016
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The Skeletal Essences of Afro Funk 1969-19802013
Tracklist not collected yet.
Cotonou Club2011
Tracklist not collected yet.
Échos Hypnotiques2009
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The Vodoun Effect: Funk and Sato from Benin's Obscure Label2008
Tracklist not collected yet.
The Kings Of Benin Urban Groove 1972-802004
Tracklist not collected yet.
Reminiscin' in Tempo2003
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Vol. 11983
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La mort n’a pas de date fixe1981
Tracklist not collected yet.
Trop parler, c’est maladie1978
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Vol. 5 - Lohento Eskill Chanteur Principal1978
Tracklist not collected yet.
T. P. Orchestre Poly Rythmo de Cotonou Rep Pop du Benin1977
Tracklist not collected yet.
Poly-Rythmo '76 - Vol. 11976
Tracklist not collected yet.
Le ‘Sato’1974
Tracklist not collected yet.
Ahehehinnou Vincent, Orchestra‐Poly‐Rythmo de Cotonou Dahomey1973
Tracklist not collected yet.
Si la mort était corruptible, je dépenserais une fortune pour sauver mon père ou ma mère
Tracklist not collected yet.
Orchestre T.P. Poly-Rythmo De Cotonou - Republique Populaire Du Benin1976
Tracklist not collected yet.
T.P. Orchestre Poly-Rythmo De Cotonou - Benin Avec Zoundegnon Bernard 'Papillon'2025
Tracklist not collected yet.
Fangate Djangele et Djanfa Magni2025
Tracklist not collected yet.
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Identifiers & aliases
Also known as: L'Orchestre National du Benin, Le Tout Puissant Orchestre Poly-Rythmo de Cotonou, Orchestre El‐Ritmo, Orchestre Poly-Rythmo de Cotonou, Orchestre Polyrhythmo de Cotonou Bénin, Orchestre Poly‐Disco
Orchestre Poly-Rythmo de Cotonou is a band from Cotonou, Benin, originally active from the 1960s to the 1980s and founded by singer-guitarist Mélomé Clément. They reformed in 2009 to international recognition. Their work has mixed styles such as funk, afrobeat, psychedelia, jazz and local voodoo influences. The Guardian called them "one of West Africa's best dance bands."
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