Digging 4 Gold

So, I realized I was taking you on a lil’ musical trip around africa (waaay back when), but never quite finished up. So let’s continue:

Today we stop in Cameroun.  Monsieur Pierre, best known fro his rumbas and other latin-tinged numbers, teams up with one of Benin’s most prolific outfits- Orchestre Poly Rhytmo.  Together they provides an amazingly laid back tune, “il N’est Jamais Trop Tard,” which was featured on the African Boogaloo compilation put out by Honest Jon (props to Ms. Lisa for hipping me this release).  

I offer you both sides of the 45, but highly recommend the Honest Jon comp for a more detailed account on the influence of Latin rhythms in West Africa. 

Pierre Tchana feat. Poly-Rythmo - il N’est Jamais Trop Tard (7”inch single)