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From Benin

The new Mama Africa? For a country eclipsed musically by its higher profile West African neighbours, Benin is punching above its weight on this weeken&hellip » read more

Gangbe Brass Band more »

From Benin

When the French group Lo?Jo were attending a music and theatre festival in Bamako, the capital of Mali, a few years ago they met and befriended an eag&hellip » read more

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From Benin, France

Biography by Andy Morgan, July 2003: Few are the pioneering musicians who have managed to invent a whole new style or musical language, but how many h&hellip » read more

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From Benin, Spain

Agnés is a story teller and writer. She will be taking workshops at the event.&hellip » read more

Photo Of Orchestre Poly-Rythmo de Cotonou

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From Benin

The rehabilitated West African funk force The story of Orchestre Poly-Rythmo is another world music fairytale. Once upon a time (specifically the 197&hellip » read more


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