Group
T.P. Orchestre Poly‐Rythmo
- From
- Benin, Benin
- Since
- 1965–present
- Rating
- ★ 5
- Releases
- 97
- afro-funk
- afrobeat
- psychedelic
- soukous
About
Orchestre Poly-Rythmo de Cotonou (sometimes prefaced with T.P. or Tout Puissant, French for "All Powerful") 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."
Members
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Mélomé Clément membranophone, guitar, lead vocals, saxophone
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Amenoudji "Vicky" Joseph membranophone
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Don Diego Gustave saxophone
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Somassou Nestor percussion
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Eskill Lohento lead vocals
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Vignon Martin guitar
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Bentho Gustave bass
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Loko Pierre saxophone
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Paul Agbemadon lead vocals
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Leopold Yehouessi membranophone
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Tidiani Koné guitar, alto saxophone, trumpet, violin
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Adjanohoun Maximus guitar
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Pedro Mawa Embroise guitar
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Allade Lucien percussion
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Akadiri Elias Moutalabi guitar
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François Houessou bass
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Johnny Achille guitar
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Bonaventure Amenoudji guitar
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Mado Martino guitar
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Theo Blaise Kounkou lead vocals
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Vincent Ahéhéhinnou lead vocals
Discography
Albums
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Ahehehinnou Vincent, Orchestra‐Poly‐Rythmo de Cotonou Dahomey
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Le ‘Sato’
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Poly-Rythmo '76 - Vol. 1
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T. P. Orchestre Poly Rythmo de Cotonou Rep Pop du Benin
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Trop parler, c’est maladie
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Vol. 5 - Lohento Eskill Chanteur Principal Apple Music
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La mort n’a pas de date fixe
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Cotonou Club
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Madjafalao
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Ipa-Boogie
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Le Sato 2 Apple Music
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Si la mort était corruptible, je dépenserais une fortune pour sauver mon père ou ma mère
EPs
Singles
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Love Love
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Mede Ma Yi Me Se / Akoue Tche Ma Gbele
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Houzou‐Houzou Na Ni Noukou
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Cote D'Ivoire Cherie / Jolie Beaute Africaine
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Aholoye / Idavi
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Kou Tche Kpo So – Ado Yiyi We Kaka
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Revelation 72 – Ano Donou Mi
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Gbeti Ma Djro – Angelina II Apple Music
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Ema Coume – Djoyimavo
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Conseil De L'Entente – Consolation A Maman
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Rendez‐Vous Manque / Nou Gbeto Do Mahu Tche
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Ekpemi / Guanteque Campesino
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Mi Kpon Bo Do – Ye Ton Ni Gnon
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Mi Ma Gnan Mede Gbeo – Sois pas triste
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Orchestre Poly-Rythmo de Cotonou No 8
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Nan Man Nan / Cherie Oyo
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Zizi – Medida
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Minsato Le, Mi Dayi Home – Min We Tun So
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Nanan Bnz / Malin Kpon O
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Adja – Noude Ma Gnin Tche De Me
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T.P. Orchestre Poly-Rythmo No 2
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Aye Kpo Mawo / Se Na Me
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Salowa / Tangnitchè
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Doupkata‐Metchrimameo / Salabogo
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Ye Wele Yao / Djo Mi Do
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Avoun Doupou Me Douaga / Novi Nyazozo
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Me Si Ba To / Ago Ke M'Dji
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Azon De Ma Gnin Kpevi / Ye Ma Gnin Mede Se
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Orchestre Poly Rythmo De Cotonou No 5
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Vive Les Deux Presidents – Laisses Les Dire
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T. P. Orchestre Poly Rythmo De Cotonou Benin
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Serment Du Citoyen Beninois / Chantons Notre Victoire
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Koutome — Gbeme Dan
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Man Lon O – Na So Ta Ton So Sizo
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It's A Vanity / I'm Sorry So Sorry
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Ma Tafou Gnin O – Ma Do Homin O
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Houi Djein Na Da / Soke Mi
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Jolie Cote d'Ivoire Aimee / Abidjan, La Belle
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K'Awaiye K'Abimon Ye / Gbeme Fi D'Ablou
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Oh! Bea
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E So Plait Mi A
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Houegbe N'Do Nou We / Monzo Ton Ni Gnon
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Orchestre Poly Rythmo De Cotonou No 3
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Toffi Solo – Nou Bada Bada
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Ma Lon O / Guanguanco Bonito
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Y A Pas Moyen / Dans Les Tenebres
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Nou Tche Non Ve Ye Wou / Misericorde
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Oh Pierre / Afrique Afrique
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Medjito Na E / Toe Nam – Toe Nam
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Dougbo Dogba / Kalio
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T.P. Orchestre Poly‐Rythmo No 4
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Gbemi Na Gbe / Puisque Tu As Fait Ton Choix
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Papa Pim‐Pim – Heureux Anniversaire
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Les Djos –Mi N'Ghatchidjio
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Ao VERO / MIVE Wa Se
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K'Awaiye K'Abimo Ye / Gbeme Fi Dablou
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Wo‐Deka Koe – Uku
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E Na Wa Gnon – Gnon A Gnon Wa
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Ahouli Vou Yelli – Apprendo Moi A Te Faire La Court
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Fo Djnoni – Medeouda
Compilations
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Antoine Dougbé et L'Orchestre Poly-Rythmo De Cotonou 1977 - 1982
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West African Beat: Rare 7s and EPs from Benin and Niger Apple Music
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Singles & Eps Apple Music
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Afro‐Funk
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The Skeletal Essences of Afro Funk 1969-1980
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Échos Hypnotiques
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The Vodoun Effect: Funk and Sato from Benin's Obscure Label
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The Kings Of Benin Urban Groove 1972-80 Apple Music
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Reminiscin' in Tempo
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Vol. 1
Links
Official
Social
Reference
Supporting musician
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 Dahomey · Poly Rithmo · Sunny Blacks Band · T.P. Orchestre Poly-Rythmo De Cotonou · T.P. Orchestre Poly-Rythmo de Cotonou Dahomey · Tout Puissant Orchestre Poly-Rythmo de Cotonou
Tags
- fon music
Identifiers
- MusicBrainz
- 6e2e4f60-1a79-41fc-892e-47d61edf4569
- ISNI
- 0000000085757096
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