Antoine Dougbé - Antoine Dougbe et L'Orchestre Poly-Rythmo De Cotonou (Analog Africa No.44) (2026)

Antoine Dougbé was a Beninese composer and mystic, widely known as the "Devil’s Prime Minister" due to his high-ranking initiation into the Vodún cult. His work is uniquely defined by a synthesis of traditional Beninese ritual rhythms with Afro-Cuban influences and funk. Owing to spiritual prohibitions, Dougbé refrained from performing personally, instead realizing his masterpieces through collaboration with the legendary Orchestre Poly-Rythmo de Cotonou. Despite a difficult temperament and a relatively brief career, he remains a pivotal figure as one of West Africa’s most enigmatic and visionary architects of groove.

Tracklist:
1-1 Antoine Dougbé - We Tayi Sin Assi Tche [6:18]
1-2 Antoine Dougbé - Ze Nou Mi [6:03]
1-3 Antoine Dougbé - Djomido Ma Dougbe Tche [8:00]
1-4 Antoine Dougbé - Gnin We A Na Mon [6:20]
1-5 Antoine Dougbé - Ye Ko Gni Me Towe Dea [5:54]
1-6 Antoine Dougbé - Adin Gban Non Chouwe [5:57]
1-7 Antoine Dougbé - Gbe Nan Tche [4:52]
1-8 Antoine Dougbé - Vile De Nan Gni Noude [6:14]
1-9 Antoine Dougbé - Mon Non Doto Nagbe Leo [6:08]
1-10 Antoine Dougbé - Towe Nin [4:37]
1-11 Antoine Dougbé - Vio Se Gan [6:07]
1-12 Antoine Dougbé - Ma Won Min Towe Leo [6:37]