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31st March 2011:
Orchestre Poly Rythmo - London Date

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The Kings of Benin Afro-Funk & Highlife come to London for an exclusive concert at the Scala. ** Please note ticket holders for the KOKO show have valid entry for this rescheduled date** Arguably one of West Africa’s best kept secret, Benin's finest band spent the 1970s mixing funk and Afrobeat with the bewitching rhythms of their native Voudoun tradition. Their output, both in quantity and quality, was astonishing - and live they're still producing revelatory psychedelic grooves. Read more »

Breaking news : Orchestre Poly Rythmo have been invited to be part of the African Soul Rebels Tour 2010

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Orchestre Poly-Rythmo's debut London show took place at the end of last month - 40 years after the band was formed! It was a huge success and the band will return to the UK in February/ March 2010 for the African Soul Rebels tour. Read the full press release of their new album out on 26th October here

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