A treasure-trove of rare and unusual recordings mostly recorded in Lomé during the 70s, this killer comp furnishes us with a fusion of traditional voodoo chants, raw soul and Afro jazz. Finding these tracks and their rights holders hasn’t become any easier even after few trips all over this west African country bordered by Ghana, Benin & Burkina Faso. But, Hot Casa have put in the hard work and now we can all reap the benefit.

After an extensive searching and licensing odyssey, the label selected thirteen tracks, a snapshot of some hundreds of rare and often forgotten tapes from the most prolific, professional and exciting phase of the country’s recording history. Inclusions range from international stars like Bella Bellow (who performed in Maracana stadium in Brazil) and Roger Damawuzan (the James Brown of Lomé) to forgotten tapes and brilliant songs in Mina, Kabyié and Fon language. Many of the tracks featured here are peppered with innovation and experimentation highlighting the diversity of Togo's music scene at a time of deep political turmoil.

Gatefold vinyl 2LP w/innersleeve.

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A must have for all music lovers, also used as the soundtrack of the documentary Togo Soul 70, directed by Liz Gomis & DJ Julien Lebrun!

Tracklist:

A1. Akofa Akoussah : I Tcho Tchass
A2. Bella Bellow : Dasi Ko
A3. Napo De Mi Amor : N’Bo Eyadema Mobutu
A4. Aimé Orchis Mathey : Senye Ye Na

B1. Toite Sandja : Mais Dis-Donc
B2. Aimé Orchis Mathey : Tralala Vo Dou
B3. Gabelo : Wokunyeya
B4. Wini & Fefe : Ago Kae Medze

C1. Adamah  & Agbote  : Dzo Le Gbo Nye
C2. Vewonyi DD : Agbemenyawo
C3. Dk Pilo : Mi Kpede Dunye
D1. Yta Jourias : Adome Nyueto
D2. Roger Damawuzan : Loxo Nye