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Orchestre Poly-Rythmo De Contonou Dahomey

Le Sato

£22.99

Released: 18th June 2021. Recorded and issued in 1974, 'Le Sato' is one of the earliest releases on the Albarika 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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Vinyl 12" Album

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  • Details

    Released:
    18th June 2021
    Category:
    World Music
    Format:
    Vinyl 12" Album
    Barcode:
    5051083166959
  • Description

    Recorded and issued in 1974, 'Le Sato' is one of the earliest releases on the Albarika 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.
  • Track listing

    Disc 1

    Track name
    Artist
    1.Gan Tche Kpo
    Orchestre Poly-Rythmo De Contonou Dahomey
    2.My Love
    Orchestre Poly-Rythmo De Contonou Dahomey
    3.Gnonnou Ho
    Orchestre Poly-Rythmo De Contonou Dahomey
    4.Min E Wa..we Non Dou
    Orchestre Poly-Rythmo De Contonou Dahomey
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