Gbegnissou Gbehou Celestin Et Son Groupe Folklorique Zankpanou « Akodeme » De Zakpo Gome-Bohicon

This recording emerged from the vibrant Beninese music scene of the late 20th century, specifically representing the traditional folk styles of the Fon people. Released on the Discozou label, the album serves as a documentation of the rhythmic complexities and vocal traditions maintained by Gbegnissou Gbehou Celestin and his ensemble from Zakpo Gome-Bohicon. These recordings were instrumental in preserving regional musical identities during a period of modernization in West African popular music.

The production philosophy behind this release was to capture the authentic acoustic performance of the group, prioritizing the interplay between traditional percussion and choral arrangements. While the specific visual design and art direction are often utilitarian, characteristic of many small-run regional West African pressings of the era, the work is highly regarded by ethnomusicologists and archivists for its unfiltered representation of local folk aesthetics and its contribution to the catalog of Discozou, a label known for championing local talent in Benin.