Angelique Kidjo has alienated some musicians and fans who want her to do traditional African music rather than mix and match her slashing delivery with rock, R&B and pop elements and arrangements. But Kidjo doesn't want to do a strictly African date.
She recorded five numbers at Paisley Park studios, and they reflect the punchy guitar and synth-dominated Minneapolis sound.
The other five tunes were recorded in London, with both a dance-soul flavor and nice horn backing and arrangements.
Kidjo hasn't done a sellout album, despite singing in English on some cuts (another move designed to anger some of the hardcore). Rather, she's trying to link all her interests and do a respectable pop effort with some African elements. (AMG)
01. Agolo
02. Adouma
03. Azan Nan Kpe
04. Tatchedogbe
05. Djan Djan
06. Lon Lon Vadjro
07. Houngbati
08. Idje Idje
09. Yemandja
10. Tombo
Label: Island
Released: 1994
Codec: Flac
Compression Level: 5
Quality: High
CD-rip by alekow (EAC and Flac)
Covers Included (400dpi)
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