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Benin

Angélique Kidjo: Eve
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Angélique Kidjo: Eve

By
Brent Faulkner
/ 28 February 2014
Angélique Kidjo delivers a jubilant affair in Eve celebrating the women of Africa.
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Orchestre Super Borgou de Parakou: The Bariba Sound

By
Deanne Sole
/ 13 June 2012
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Orchestre Poly-Rythmo: Cotonou Club

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Deanne Sole
/ 11 April 2011
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‘Lost Kingdoms of Africa’: The Very Concept of ‘Kingdom’ May Have Originated In Southern Africa

By
Terrence Butcher
/ 22 November 2010
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Various Artists: Africa Boogaloo: The Latinization of West Africa

By
Deanne Sole
/ 28 January 2010
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Orchestre Poly-Rythmo de Cotonou: Echos Hypnotiques: From the Vaults of Albarika Store 1969-1979

By
Deanne Sole
/ 29 November 2009
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Various Artists: Legends of Benin

By
Deanne Sole
/ 13 July 2009

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