[29 august 2009] Orchestre Poly-Rythmo De Cotonou Benin first live show ever in Europe. The legendary orchestra from Benin kick-off at a festival in Venlo [NL] . The remaining members and some fresh blood introduced the crowd with tracks from their 40+ long history that shaked West Africa.
sorry for the bad sound quality of this recording but i hope you enjoy this footage and catch them live to make your own opinion as there is never a better thing then the real thing.
Clement Melome - Sax+band leader+vocal (original member)
Vincent Ahehehinnou - Lead vocals (original member)
Cosme Anago - Lead vocal (original member)
Augustin Pierre Loko - Sax/Percussions (original member)
Maximus Ajanohoun - Guitar Rythmique (original member)
Gustave Bentho Bass (original member)
Philibert Agbahoungba -Guitar
Celestin Honfo - Percussions
Degbo Moise Loko - Claviers (original 70s band member)
Vital Assaba - Trumpet (ex Gangbe brass band)
Gbetognon Bonaventure Didolanvi - Drums
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