Black Ivory Soul
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Artist:
Angelique Kidjo
Label: Sony/Columbia
Category: Music
Average customer rating:
Format: Import
Media: Audio CD
Number Of Discs: 1
EAN: 9399700104035
ASIN: B00006JM7A
Release Date: 2002-09-12 |
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Tracks:
- Bahia
- Iwoya - Angélique Kidjo, Dave Matthews
- Olofoofo
- Tumba
- Black Ivory Soul
- Refavela
- Iemanjá
- Afirika
- Okam Bale
- Ominira
- Mondjuba
- Ces Petits Riens
Customer Reviews:
Simply Wonderful!!.......2003-04-19
If you're new to Kidjo this is an excellent introductory album. If you're a fan, this is her best thus far. All tracks revolve around a fusion theme...her native Benin and Bahian (Brazilian) blends. Kidjo sings in a variety of languages; Yoruba, Fon, French, and the title song is partially sung in English. You don't need to understand a lick to enjoy the rhythms and her powerful, melodious vocals. The woman can sing.
My favorites - Bahia has a hauntingly sweet prelude and gentle beat, Olofoofo, also sweet and sentimental. In both Kidjo smoothly sings through with controlled restraint. Black Ivory Soul is an outstandingly beautiful song. Plaintive yet proud, it's an anthem and the chorus (in English) is infectious. Tumba, Refavela and Afirika are upbeat with jamming percussion. Ces Petits Rien is sung in French and the accompaniment, an acoustic guitar, allows the listener to experience Angelique Kidjo's excellent voice. Simply Wonderful!!
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