Album lore

Togo Soul 70 collects thirteen tracks from the 1970s Togo afrobeat and soul scene, assembled by Hot Casa Records in 2016. The compilation mines grooves that blend rich horn arrangements and driving rhythms, characteristic of the region’s afro-funk output. Among the featured cuts, “Adome Nyueto” stands out with its compelling interplay between horn stabs and syncopated percussion.This archive piece offers a window onto Togo’s vibrant musical landscape during a decade when soul and funk influences mingled with local styles. Tracks like “I Tcho Tchass” and “N’bo Eyadema Mobutu” reflect the era’s political and cultural currents, while the warm analog textures evoke the period’s studio atmospheres. A useful artifact for crate-diggers exploring West African afrobeat’s diverse lineage.

Album lore

Togo Soul 70 collects thirteen tracks from the 1970s Togo afrobeat and soul scene, assembled by Hot Casa Records in 2016. The compilation mines grooves that blend rich horn arrangements and driving rhythms, characteristic of the region’s afro-funk output. Among the featured cuts, “Adome Nyueto” stands out with its compelling interplay between horn stabs and syncopated percussion.This archive piece offers a window onto Togo’s vibrant musical landscape during a decade when soul and funk influences mingled with local styles. Tracks like “I Tcho Tchass” and “N’bo Eyadema Mobutu” reflect the era’s political and cultural currents, while the warm analog textures evoke the period’s studio atmospheres. A useful artifact for crate-diggers exploring West African afrobeat’s diverse lineage.