Born in Lomé, Togo, Serge Dogo (better known as DOGO)moved to the U.S. and settled in the Washington, DC area in the 2000s, where he formed the critically-acclaimed Afropop and Afrofunk band Elikeh.
Currently, a fixture on the regional club and festival circuit in the United States, Elikeh is known for their high energy live performances and original material. Despite that, after releasing Elikeh’s 3 albums and an EP to rave reviews, DOGO was inspired to do something closer to his Togolese roots for his next project and began spending more time in his native Lomé in recent years.
The experience of going back home and performing with his friends is what inspired him to record the album “DOGO du Togo.”
“I want this album to really feel like you are in Togo when you listen to it,” says DOGO. “I also want to make sure that I really represent Togolese music authentically, that the inspiration is not from outside influences, but from the heart of the county and the culture.”
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Author: Angel Romero
Angel Romero y Ruiz has dedicated his life to musical exploration. His efforts included the creation of two online portals, worldmusiccentral.org and musicasdelmundo.com. In addition, Angel is the co-founder of the Transglobal World Music Chart, a panel of world music DJs and writers that celebrates global sounds. Furthermore, he delved into the record business, producing world music studio albums and compilations. His works have appeared on Alula Records, Ellipsis Arts, Indígena Records and Music of the World.