ベナンの名門T.P. Orchestre Poly-Rythmoと、そのリーダーClément Melomeの作品にスポットを当てるシリーズ第2弾。「Unité Africaine」は1977年にアルバム『T.P. Orchestre Poly-Rythmo de Cotonou Benin - Melome Clement, Chef d'Orchestre』に収録され、アフリカの団結を讃えたメッセージを持つ一曲。  
今作では、その名曲をJose MarquezとSol Power All-Starsが現代的な解釈で再構築。Jose Marquezはオリジナルの核を活かしつつ、ライヴ・ベースやパーカッション、シンセを加え、よりディープなグルーヴへと昇華。緻密なプロダクションが光る仕上がりに。  
一方、Sol Power All-Starsは、Orchestre Poly-RythmoのリミックスEPも手がけた経験を活かし、楽曲の魅力を損なわずにアップデート。ライヴ・ドラムや軽やかなディスコ的アレンジを加え、華やかさと心地よさを絶妙なバランスでブレンドしている。

A1. Unite Africaine (Jose Marquez remix)
B1. Unite Africaine (Sol Power All-stars remix)

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The second part in the series looking at the works of the Beninoise super group T.P. Orchestre Poly-Rythmo and the compositions of bandleader Clément Melome. The title song, "Unité Africaine" was originally released domestically in 1977 on the LP, "T.P. Orchestre Poly-Rythmo de Cotonou Benin - Melome Clement, Chef d'Orchestre" and celebrates a message of unity across the African nations.

The single focuses on the modern interpretations for which Canopy again enlists the skills of Jose Marquez & Sol Power All-Stars.

Jose Marquez builds around the core elements of "Unité Africaine", deepening the mood with characteristic production prowess. Recruiting precise musicians who add live bass, percussion and synthesizer, Jose delivers an adaptation which effortlessly compliments the original arrangement and feeling with a thoughtfully executed sensibility.

Sol Power All-Stars step up with a sincere rendition of "Unité Africaine". No strangers to the work of Orchestre Poly-Rythmo, (having released a dynamite remix EP of Orchestre Poly-Rythmo on their own imprint "Sol Power Sound"), they were a natural fit for this project. The version presented here is respectful to the original, adding live drums, light disco FX and new arrangements to gently enhance the original composition, adding just the right amount of seasoning to their mix to bring it to a joyful and tasty simmer.