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HELSINKI-COTONOU ENSEMBLE – New Album is Out

Helsinki-Cotonou Ensemble (Benin/Finland/Tanzania) released their sixth album "Vive l'amour" on Nov 1, 2024

This "Love Album" builds on the band’s jazz-influenced Afro-soul sound while returning to the traditional rhythms of Benin. The album was recorded in Helsinki, Paris, Cotonou, and Budapest, and features guest appearances by Nigerian percussionist Jah Baba and the large string section of the Budapest Art Orchestra, adding new layers to the band’s vibrant sound. Once again, the songs are composed by Janne Halonen and Noel Saizonou, with lyrics that explore love in its many forms.

Listen to the full album on Spotify here! 

Watch the “Vive l’amour” - Mini-Movie on Youtube

More about the album: play.reelcrafter.com

In addition to the new album, Helsinki-Cotonou Ensemble will showcase at the prestigious Visa For Music Festival in Morocco on November 22, 2024. The festival brings together unique sounds and talents from across Africa, the Middle East, and beyond.

Upcoming: 

Nov 20 | Suisto-Klubi, Hämeenlinna, FI

Nov 22 | Visa For Music -showcase, Rabat, MAR