El Rego Et Ses Commandos was a Beninese musical act that recorded throughout the '60s and '70s, blending an extraordinary range of styles into a sound that defied easy categorization. Released by the celebrated soul and funk label Daptone Records, El Rego serves as an introduction to this long-overlooked artist, bringing together a handpicked collection of songs that showcase his remarkable versatility.
What makes El Rego such a captivating listen is the sheer variety of music on offer — traditional rhythms of Benin played on modern instruments sit alongside John Lee Hooker-esque blues, Fela Kuti-inspired afrobeat, Afro-Cuban claves, and James Brown-style funk. Daptone Records has done an incredible service by unearthing and presenting this music to a new generation of listeners who appreciate deep, soulful sounds from around the world.
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- Format: Vinyl
- Label: Daptone Records
- Genre: Soul & Funk, Folk, World, & Country
- Release Date: 2019
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TRACKS
A1. Feeling You Got
A2. Djobime
A3. Dis-Moi Oui
A4. Hessa
A5. Zon Dede
A6. Achuta
A7. Cholera
B1. Do Do Baya
B2. E Nan Mian Nuku
B3. Vive Le Renouveau
B4. Kpon Fi La
B5. Ke Amon-Gbetchea
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