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T.P. Orchestre Poly-Rythmo

Band, FR
World and Folk
A.k.a. Orchestre Les Dynamiques Sunny Blacks Band

The T.P. Orchestre Poly-Rythmo de Cotonou hails from the West African nation of Benin. The "T.P." stands for the French "Tout Puissant", which means "All Mighty". The band was formed in 1966 and still records to this day, although band members have changed along the way. Their output has been extremely prolific numbering upwards of 50 LPs and a hundred 45s. As their name implies, the music relies on a blend of rhythmic persussive elements. It draws from the French heritage of Benin along with the influence of their anglophone neighbors like Nigeria and Ghana. These influences and rhythmic elements form the backdrop for varied styles they play, a mix ranging from afrobeat, highlife, jazz, soul, rhumba and latin music. Tracks are sung in either French or their native Fon tongue.

Members

	Amenoudji voc
	Vincent Ahehehinnou voc BJ
	Clément Mêlomê voc, sax, as
	Zoundegnon Bernard Papillon org, syn, g
	Yehouessi Léopold dr, perc
	Loko Pierre ts, sax BJ
	Honoré Avolonto voc
	Agbemadon Paul Gabo voc, cng
	Bentho Gustave eb, b BJ