Volta Jazz

Longstanding Burkina Faso (West Africa) collective formed in 1964.
Sometimes referred to as Orchestre Volta Jazz.
Formed in 1964 by Idrissa Kone, this band started out playing a Cuban style, later adding elements of their native Bobo styles. The band peaked both musically and in popularity between 1967 and 1972, touring several neighboring countries and recording the majority of their output. They went into the studio again in 1977 with a new lineup.