Numero Group have announced a new box set called Bobo Yéyé: Belle Époque in Upper Volta. The box set documents the music that emerged from the African country of Burkina Faso during its cultural revolution from 1958-1984, when it was briefly known as the Republic of Upper Volta. The three-disc compilation includes recordings from artists including Volta Jazz, Dafra Star, Echo Del Africa, Les Imbattables Léopards, and many more. The box set also includes archival photos by photographer Sory Sanlé, who captured the nation’s transformation. The announcement is accompanied by the first song, Volta Jazz’s “Wêrê Wêrê Magne.” Stream it below.
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