However, deep in the heart of Cotonou, a core of original band-members were still playing that transcendent mix of heavy funk and Benin psych. With the rising interest in vintage grooves fuelled by labels such as Soundway and Analog Africa the timing is just right. Forty years since their beginnings, the group is ready for their debut European tour, (and a visit to Zanzibar along the way).
Lakini takribani miaka arobaini sasa tangu kuanzishwa kwa kundi hili, Orchestre Poly Rhytmo wapo tayari kabisa kukuletea burudani kwa mara ya kwanza ndani ya Africa Mashariki, wakiwa njiani kuelekea katika ziara yao ya kwanza yakimuziki nje ya bara la Afrika kuelekea nchi za Ulaya wakipitia Zanzibar.