Music of Benin
National music
The
Traditional music
The majority of
Northern peoples include the
Popular music
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In 1972, the
Nel Oliver debuted in France in 1976, borrowing elements from all over Africa and the United States to create "Afro-akpala-funk".
Beninese guitarist Lionel Loueke is one of the most important young musicians in jazz, infusing African influences. Loueke currently lives in New York and is a member of Herbie Hancock's band.
Wilfrid Houwanou is a Beninese singer-songwriter who goes by the stage name “ROBBI” (formerly Robbi Slo).
Gangbé Brass Band, from Cotonou continued the trajectory of transforming traditional Vodou music, combining it with jazz and brass band traditions.[6] Gangbe has released four albums: Gangbe (1998), Togbe (2001), Whendo (2004) and Assiko (2008), and tours extensively in Europe and North America.
The last few decades of the 20th century saw numerous other developments, including the rise of reggae brought from Jamaica by Yaya Yaovi.
In Beninese
Benin is also home to
Kaleta (Leon LIGAN-Majek) is a Beninois guitarist, singer, percussionist, band leader who has played, recorded and toured with Fela Kuti, King Sunny Adé and Lauryn Hill. He is the founder of the Afrobeat band Zozo Afrobeat and Co-founder of AKOYA Afrobeat. He is also front man for Afro Funk band Kaleta & Super Yamba band. He is based in New York for 3 decades where he is established as producer and seasoned session musician. Kaleta has released over 50 songs worldwide. He is also a constant collaborator with Dj Bosq.
We have also the gospel music in Benin. The gospel has so many oppositions cause of the secular music[7]>. Freres Olowumbe is a traditional gospel music who use their music to support chritians and call back those who forget Christ. John migan is also a cantor who gathers his brothers and sisters cantor for a new hope in gospel development in Benin.
See also
- Sub-Saharan African music traditions
- Rhythm in Sub-Saharan Africa
- West African music
- Ewe people
- Ewe drumming
- Beninese hip hop
References
- ^ "the brothers gnonlonfoun vodun gangbe and jomion the uklos". afropop.org. Archived from the original on March 5, 2014. Retrieved 2 February 2014.
- ^ "nicolas moncadas orogod vodun and sagbohan danialou". afropop.org. Archived from the original on March 5, 2014. Retrieved 2 February 2014.
- ^ Golden days highlife #13 "Feso jaiye". ethnomusic.podomatic.com. Retrieved 30 March 2008.
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- ^ "ZEYNAB, DU TALENT ET DES AMBITIONS". Retrieved 15 July 2015.
- ^ "Benin: Transforming traditions". afropop.org. Archived from the original on March 5, 2014. Retrieved 30 January 2014.
- ^ "Le gospel au Bénin". www.musicinafrica.net.
Bibliography
- Bensignor, François and Eric Audra. "Afro-Funksters". 2000. In Broughton, Simon and Ellingham, Mark with McConnachie, James and Duane, Orla (Ed.), World Music, Vol. 1: Africa, Europe and the Middle East, pp 432–436. Rough Guides Ltd, Penguin Books. ISBN 1-85828-636-0
External links
- (in French) Audio clip: traditional music of Benin. Musée d'ethnographie de Genève. Accessed November 25, 2010.
- Audio clips - traditional music of Benin. French National Library. Accessed November 25, 2010.
- Audio clip: Adjalin. "Alexandre Sènou Adandé" Ethnographic Museum. Accessed November 25, 2010.
- Audio clip: Alounloun. "Alexandre Sènou Adandé" Ethnographic Museum. Accessed November 25, 2010.
- Audio clip: Danhoun. "Alexandre Sènou Adandé" Ethnographic Museum. Accessed November 25, 2010.
- Audio clip: Gankeke. "Alexandre Sènou Adandé" Ethnographic Museum. Accessed November 25, 2010.
- Audio clip: Tatchoota. "Alexandre Sènou Adandé" Ethnographic Museum. Accessed November 25, 2010.
- Audio clip: Gota (Kago). "Alexandre Sènou Adandé" Ethnographic Museum. Accessed November 25, 2010.
- Audio clip: Kankangui (Kankanki, Kakasi). "Alexandre Sènou Adandé" Ethnographic Museum. Accessed November 25, 2010.
- Audio clip: Kpanouhoun. "Alexandre Sènou Adandé" Ethnographic Museum. Accessed November 25, 2010.
- Audio clip: Kpezin. "Alexandre Sènou Adandé" Ethnographic Museum. Accessed November 25, 2010.
- Audio clip: Sato. "Alexandre Sènou Adandé" Ethnographic Museum. Accessed November 25, 2010.
- "Benin: Transforming Traditions" Radio Show, produced by Morgan Greenstreet for Afropop Worldwide, January 30, 2014