- Saturday 5 July
Traditional polyrhythms and acoustic instruments meet electronic grooves and catchy vocal harmonies when the quintet Nana Benz du Togo takes the stage with a unique expression that combines natural philosophy, spirituality, and musical futurism.
As the name suggests, the quintet hails from the West African country of Togo, and their music draws on the country's ritual voodoo culture. Its rhythms, chants, and deep connection to nature forms the basis for an eco-feminist artistic expression.
With an open musical approach that combines synths with traditional instruments and strong female vocals, the band creates a distinctive West African electro-soul whose polyrhythms and mantras evoke a trance-like atmosphere.
The quintet's unique expression can be savoured on the breathtaking debut album AGO, which was released in 2023 and paved the way for numerous international concerts. Since then, the band has cultivated the more electronic aspects of their sound by having several tracks remixed by other artists such as French producer Kiledjian. This year, the band returns with new music and is ready to play their first concert in Denmark when they visit Roskilde Festival.
