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The Sound of Edo Old School

“The Sound of Edo Old School” taps into the rich musical roots of Benin and the greater Edo-speaking region, featuring iconic rhythms and voices that helped shape a distinct genre blend of traditional instrumentation and highlife grooves. This playlist moves fluidly through influential classics by cultural pioneers like Sir Victor Uwaifo, Osayomore Joseph, and Akaba Man, alongside a bold mix of brassy dance band arrangements and social commentary that defined music in this era.

With standout tracks like “Tasegbe” by Mongo Park, “Osarodio” by Joseph Osayomore, and modern echoes of tradition such as “Edo Swagger” by Spice Vision, it serves as a deep dive into the soundscape of Edo’s musical heritage. The selection bridges generations, pairing vintage cuts with contemporary interpretations, while highlighting the storytelling and rhythmic energy that have long characterized the region’s music scene.

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AMB HOLY IROWA MUSIC 1 track
Ababa Nna 1 track
Activist Johnbull Obakpolor 2 tracks
Akaba Man 4 tracks
Akaba Man 2 tracks
Akobeghian 2 tracks
Akobeghian 3 tracks
Alaska Agho 3 tracks
Alaska Agho and his Uncle Brothers Band of Benin 1 track
Alik Keez 1 track
Ambassador Osayomore Joseph 3 tracks
AminMan 3 tracks
Amunataba 3 tracks
Anoited Dickson 1 track
BENIN EDOMUSIC 1 track
BENIN EDOMUSIC 2 tracks
Benin International Musical 1 track
Black IQ 1 track
Black Santiago 1 track
Bobo Wê 2 tracks
Bro Destiny 3 tracks
Bro. Ifeanyi Ibeabuchi 2 tracks
Chris ID 3 tracks
Collins Oke Elaiho 3 tracks
Collins Oke Elaihoo and His Odoligie Nobles Dance Band 2 tracks
Crisba 2 tracks
Domraye Aghama & The Stars of Benin 1 track
Don Vs 3 tracks
Dr Sunshine Omorokunwa 1 track
Dr. Sunshine 1 track
Drivers Union Dance Band 2 tracks
EDES OKOJIE 2 tracks
Edo music house 1 track
Edobenin Music Band 3 tracks
Edomusic Legent 2 tracks
Emperior Richard Okhomina 3 tracks
Esther Edokpayi 3 tracks
Fabomo 3 tracks
Famous Akaba 3 tracks
First King 2 tracks
His Odoligie Nobles Dance Band 1 track
IK Benson 2 tracks
Influence Akaba 3 tracks
James Cool 1 track
Joseph Osayomore 3 tracks
Legacy Ville 1 track
Mongo Park 3 tracks
Mr & Mrs K Iyamu 1 track
Osarenren 1 track
Osaro Nomayo 2 tracks
Osayomore Joseph 3 tracks
Osayomore Joseph 3 tracks
Osayomore Joseph and The Creative 7 1 track
Ouinsou Corneille 1 track
Ovbioba 1 track
Palmer Omoruyi 2 tracks
Prince Charles Osadolor 1 track
Princess Peters 2 tracks
Queen Fumi 1 track
SPICE VISION 3 tracks
Shama Melody 1 track
Siano Babassa 2 tracks
Sir Victor Uwaifo 2 tracks
Slizzy E 1 track
Sosa F 3 tracks
Spice Vision 1 track
Squeeze 1 track
Stan Tohon & The Tchink System 1 track
Sunny Bobo 2 tracks
The Nigie Rokets 2 tracks
Tusoul 1 track
Wilson Ehigiator Akobeghian 3 tracks
les freres guedehoungue 1 track
tohon Stan 1 track