Heir to the tradition of the Griots -storytellers, poets and musicians who served for centuries as guardians of West African cultural heritage- Ousmane was an innovator of the modern electric Mandingue sound.
A compact 2LP collection of Antoine Dougbé with Orchestre Poly‑Rythmo de Cotonou; 12 rumba-tinged, Vodún‑laced tracks from 1977; 1982, presented in a gatefold 2LP with liner notes.
They crafted a bold and original style defined as Chigiyo - a vibrant fusion of reggae, traditional rhythms, brass arrangements and mbira-inspired guitar. With intricate guitar lines, infectious dance rhythms, and raw, soulful Shona vocals
"The king of modern Agbadja has mastered the art of blending ancestral Voodoo beats from his homeland Benin with Cuban rhythms, creating a fusion so seamless, at times, they're impossible to tell apart!" - Samy Ben Redjeb
