Orchestre Black Dragons de Porto Novo Dahomey

March 09, 2016  

Tonight, I finally got my hands on two tracks that never fail to captivate me:
"Se Djro" link
"E Sa F'aiye" link
Both are Yoruba songs performed by a Beninese group called the "Orchestre Black Dragons de Porto Novo Dahomey."

This post might feel like a message in a bottle as I search for more information about this group online. A dear Beninese friend mentioned that these songs were likely from the '70s, given that Dahomey became Benin in 1975.

I wouldn't be surprised if either song has been used as a theme in cinema or theatre. Either way, I’m eager to learn more or discover similar sounds and vibes.

Shortly after publishing this post, I stumbled upon a blog that discusses the Black Dragons de Porto Novo Dahomey. Link to blog post

The blogger, along with a regular contributor, seems particularly fond of another song by the Orchestre:
"Amon mi keledje" link

What are your thoughts?