‘It’s A Vanity’ / ‘Nougbo Vehou (La Verité Blesse)’, by T.P. Orchestre Poly-Rythmo

‘It’s A Vanity’ / ‘Nougbo Vehou (La Verité Blesse)’

by T.P. Orchestre Poly-Rythmo

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	1.	It's A Vanity 04:22		buy track
	2.	‘Nougbo Vehou (La Verité Blesse)’ 04:46		buy track

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Our Albarika Stores 7-inch series returns with one of the masterpieces of lo-fi Afro-funk: ‘It’s A Vanity’ by Gabo Brown and Orchestre Poly-Rythmo.

Originally released in the early ‘70s, it is a fine example of the way that Benin’s premier group could perfectly nail a James Brown-style groove and then twist it to make it uniquely their own thing. Obscure as it is, it has been highly sought-after on original 7-inch since it was comped in 2008, and when copies turn up they sell for well over £300.

For our release we couple the previously un-reissued Poly-Rythmo cut ‘Nougbo Vehou (La Verité Blesse)’, which was recorded a couple of years earlier on the Les Ecoutes label. It’s a percussive slice of funk, written by band leader Clement Melomé, and licensed from his family. Whilst not as expensive to buy as ‘It’s A Vanity’, it is every bit as good, making for a double-sider that you will want to add to your collection.

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released August 12, 2022

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Albarika Store Benin

Albarika Store is home to many rare recordings, from more traditional folkloric and Sato styles, to the funk, blues and psych inspired workouts of the All Mighty Orchestre Poly Rythmo de Cotonou, as they referred to themselves. Many of the original records are sought after by DJs and collectors as prime examples of Afro-funk, Afro-Latin and Afro-psych sounds. ... more

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