Keep on Moving-Best of Angelique Kidjo

Keep on Moving-Best of Angelique Kidjo

Keep on Moving-Best of Angelique Kidjo

ASIN: B00005JA28

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The Benin-born, Paris-based singer Angélique Kidjo has become the most popular African female artist on the world-music scene. This compilation contains 18 tracks from her five CDs released between 1990 and 1998. An electrifying performer fluent in French, English-jazz vocalese, and her country's traditional zilin vocal techniques, Kidjo often sings in her native Fon/Yoruba language. Along with her husband, bassist/producer Jean Hebral, Kidjo conjures up a zesty mix of funk, Latin, jazz, gospel, Caribbean zouk, Congolese rumba, and Afropop grooves. Kidjo covers a lot of ground--from Afro-pulsed renditions of Jimi Hendrix's "Voodoo Child (Slight Return)" to her indigenous take on George Gershwin's "Summertime." The rising hip-hop/gospel diva Kelly Price lends her sanctified sound to "Open Your Eyes," and Carlos Santana's bluesy guitar lines illuminate "Naima." The Tanzanian chant "Malaika" is dedicated to Kidjo's idol, Miriam Makeba, while "Senie," a spare track with background vocals and drums, is a shout out to the great Togolese singer Bella Bellow. Of course, this collection also contains Kidjo's most popular dance hits, including the infectious "Batonga," "Agolo," and the classic "Aye." This fabulous package shows why Kidjo is the belle of the world-music ball, with a host of fans from Cassandra Wilson to Branford Marsalis. --Eugene Holley Jr.

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Keep on Moving-Best of Angelique Kidjo
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • sherman
  • delightful
  • Passion @ its finest
  • Blend of Africa, Europe, and America
  • Best of the best
 Keep on Moving-Best of Angelique Kidjo
Angélique Kidjo
Manufacturer: Sony
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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GeneralGeneral | Dance Pop | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music
GeneralGeneral | Africa | International | Styles | Music
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ASIN: B00005JA28
Release Date: 2001-05-15

Tracks:

  1. Summertime
  2. Voodoo Child (Slight Return)
  3. Agolo
  4. Fifa
  5. Batonga
  6. Wombo Lombo
  7. Malaika
  8. Open Your Eyes (featuring Kelly Price)
  9. The Sound Of The Drums
  10. Adouma
  11. Naima (featuring Carlos Santana)
  12. Tourner La Page
  13. Babalao
  14. Agossi
  15. Idje Idje
  16. Tombo
  17. We We
  18. Senie

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The Benin-born, Paris-based singer Angélique Kidjo has become the most popular African female artist on the world-music scene. This compilation contains 18 tracks from her five CDs released between 1990 and 1998. An electrifying performer fluent in French, English-jazz vocalese, and her country's traditional zilin vocal techniques, Kidjo often sings in her native Fon/Yoruba language. Along with her husband, bassist/producer Jean Hebral, Kidjo conjures up a zesty mix of funk, Latin, jazz, gospel, Caribbean zouk, Congolese rumba, and Afropop grooves. Kidjo covers a lot of ground--from Afro-pulsed renditions of Jimi Hendrix's "Voodoo Child (Slight Return)" to her indigenous take on George Gershwin's "Summertime." The rising hip-hop/gospel diva Kelly Price lends her sanctified sound to "Open Your Eyes," and Carlos Santana's bluesy guitar lines illuminate "Naima." The Tanzanian chant "Malaika" is dedicated to Kidjo's idol, Miriam Makeba, while "Senie," a spare track with background vocals and drums, is a shout out to the great Togolese singer Bella Bellow. Of course, this collection also contains Kidjo's most popular dance hits, including the infectious "Batonga," "Agolo," and the classic "Aye." This fabulous package shows why Kidjo is the belle of the world-music ball, with a host of fans from Cassandra Wilson to Branford Marsalis. --Eugene Holley Jr.

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars sherman.......2006-11-13

She has a great and unique sound. She gives her all in performance on CD.

5 out of 5 stars delightful.......2006-06-08

i really loved it. her style is unique and that is what draws me to her music.

5 out of 5 stars Passion @ its finest.......2006-03-13

The best of Miss Kidjo! Buy this music.Peace of mind will follow!!

5 out of 5 stars Blend of Africa, Europe, and America.......2006-03-01

Angelique Kidjo's music is a blend of African (where she was born), European (where she lives) and America (where she draws much inspiration). Don't waste too much time trying to categorize it - just enjoy it as it is excellent. Her cover of "Little Wing" very interesting and her own compositions are good. The beat is so good that you don't mind if you don't understand the language of many songs.

5 out of 5 stars Best of the best.......2005-08-15

If you are new to Angelique Kidjo then this is the best introduction to her range and power, spanning the wide spectrum of her styles from her African roots to more European/American influences. If you are new to African music, this is an easy introduction, and if you have other of her albums you'll want to add this.

My only complaint - it was released before Black Ivory Soul, so doesn't include her more Brazilian music, which I love. Her voice is astonishing, her talent unique. I was lucky enough to see her live in Santa Cruz California a couple of years back and she could have filled the auditorium with her voice alone, without the aid of a microphone. She is one of those rare people who truly can sing astonishingly well. She blew me away.
Keep on Moving: The Best of Angelique Kidjo
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    		Keep on Moving: The Best of Angelique Kidjo
    Angélique Kidjo
    ProductGroup: Music
    Binding: Audio CD

    GeneralGeneral | Africa | International | Styles | Music
    BeninBenin | Africa | International | Styles | Music
    GeneralGeneral | International | Styles | Music
    ASIN: B00005IC0A
    Release Date: 2001-05-15

    Tracks:

    1. Summertime
    2. Voodoo Child (Slight Return)
    3. Agolo
    4. Fifa
    5. Batonga
    6. Wombo Lombo
    7. Malaika
    8. Open Your Eyes - Angque Kidjo, Kelly Price
    9. Sound of the Drums
    10. Adouma
    11. Na - Angque Kidjo, Carlos Santana
    12. Tourner la Page
    13. Babalao
    14. Agossi
    15. Idjdj
    16. Tombo
    17. W
    18. S

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