Le Sato (Vinyl LP)

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Acid Jazz Records continue their exclusive licensing agreement with Albarika Store, the legendary record label that defined the sound of Benin and influenced the entire region of W est Africa and beyond.Recorded and issued in 1974, Le Sato is one of the earliest releases on the Albarika label and it is also one of the deepest.Sato is the term for the traditional rhythms that soundtrack Vodun (Voodoo) rituals and ceremonies in Benin. Performance of Sato is reserved for these sacred rites, which evoke the spirits of the dead and can last for several days and attract hundreds of people. Sato rhythms cannot be played outside of Vodun.Out June 18th Show more