T. P. Orchestre Poly Rythmo De Cotonou - Benin - Melome Clement Chef D'Orchestre (1977/2021)
FLAC (tracks) 24-bit/48 kHz | Front Cover | Time - 34:30 minutes | 444 MB
Afrobeat, Funk | Label: Acid Jazz Records, Official Digital Download
Band from Cotonou in Benin (ex Dahomey), "T.P." stands for the French "Tout Puissant", which means "All Mighty". Originally founded as Orchestre Poly-Disco in 1968 with original members Melome Clement (founder, vocals), Bentho Gustave (bass), Bernard 'Papillon' Zoundegnon (guitar) and others. Seeking to expand and in search of a soul singer, Bentho and Papillon lured Vincent Ahehehinnou from Daho Jazz, a band with little prospect of major success that often performed in seedy venues.