T.P. Orchestre - Poly Rythmo De Cotonou: Le Sato - COMPACT DISCS

T.P. Orchestre - Poly Rythmo De Cotonou: Le Sato - COMPACT DISCS

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Title:

Le Sato

Artist:

T.P. Orchestre - Poly Rythmo De Cotonou

Label:

Acid Jazz

Product Type:

COMPACT DISCS

UPC:

5051083170291

Genre:

International

Release Date:

2021-10-15

Number of Discs:

1

Acid Jazz continues their exclusive licensing agreement with Albarika Store, the legendary record label that defined the sound of Benin and influenced the entire region of West Africa and beyond. Recorded and issued in 1974, T.P. Orchestre - Poly Rythmo de Cotonou's Le Sato was one of the earliest releases on the label, and it is also one of the deepest. Sato is the term for the traditional rhythms that soundtrack Vodun (Voodoo) rituals and ceremonies in Benin. Performance of Sato is reserved for these sacred rites, which evoke the spirits of the dead and can last for several days and attract hundreds of people. Sato rhythms cannot be played outside of Vodun. A large ceremonial Sato drum is used, which measured over 1.5m in height. This drum is played using wooden stick beaters, the drummer dancing while playing. The Sato drummers are supported by percussionists and other drummers playing smaller drums. Together, they create unique, layered, trance-inducing poly-rhythms.

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