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 »
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At the start of her European tour, long time football fan Angelique Kidjo, calls into FIFA's Headquarters to chat about her passion for football, the benefits to Africa for hosting the World Cup competition, parallels between music & football and her distress over the attack on the Togolese football team at Cabinda, Angola. She states, "My dearest wish is that we will one day see peace reign in Africa, brought about by sport and music, and by dialogue resulting from these universal passions". Read the whole interview on the 
News in from Wyldpytch : New release, HIGHLIFE KINGS VOL.1, introducing the first of four volumes including great music from the likes of Rex Lawson, Sir Victor Uwaifo, Dr Victor Olaiya, and many more. Jazzy horns and strong guitar strokes and bold native instrumentation. Read on for free download.. GondwanaSound: other content and links
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