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| Djin Djin |  | Artist: Angelique Kidjo
Label: Razor &Tie
Category: Music
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Seller: jeremy5310
Rating:  32 reviews
Sales Rank: 3,762
Media: Audio CD
Discs: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 5.6 x 5 x 0.5
MPN: 82967
UPC: 793018296724
EAN: 0793018296724
ASIN: B000MTOWSU
Release Date: May 1, 2007
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| Tracks:
| | Ae Ae | | | Djin Djin featuring Alicia Keys and Branford Marsalis | | | Gimme Shelter featuring Joss Stone | | | Salala featuring Peter Gabriel | | | Senamou (C'est L'amour) featuring Amadou and Mariam | | | Pearls featuring Josh Groban and Carlos Santana | | | Sedjedo featuring Ziggy Marley | | | Papa | | | Arouna | | | Awan N'La | | | Emma | | | Mama Golo Papa | | | Lonlon (Ravel's Bolero) |
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Angelique Kidjo has four Grammy nominations, a mantel-full of international awards, several dance hits, and notable appearances on film and TV soundtracks to her credit (to say nothing of being a major style icon and a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador). So this Benin-born, New York-based singer-composer has long since gotten past having to prove anything to anybody--other than to herself. On Djin Djin (the title refers to a bell that sounds at daybreak in parts of Africa), she is self-indulgent in the best possible sense, shooting for a big, glossy, super-pop sound that nonetheless remains essentially, even devoutly, African in inspiration and execution. Produced by Tony Visconti (The Moody Blues, T. Rex, David Bowie, Boomtown Rats, and Morrissey), the release is a bewitching amalgam, with guest stints from Joss Stone, Carlos Santana, Branford Marsalis, Josh Groban, Alicia Keys, Peter Gabriel, Malian husband-and-wife team Amadou and Mariam, and noted reggae scion Ziggy Marley. Kidjo, her salty-sweet voice in top form, moves confidently from ballad to club track to homespun earthmover. She never for a second relinquishes control of the festivities, even during a hectic, Haitian-rara-influenced cover of the Rolling Stones' "Gimme Shelter" and "Lon Lon," in which she takes on--and takes over--French composer Ravel's "Bolero." --Christina Roden
Album Description
With DJIN DJIN (pronounced "gin gin"), Angelique Kidjo returns to the soul of Benin - and, for the first time, shares it with a cast of all-star guests, in a marriage of cultures that has significance far beyond music alone. Inspired by the traditions and culture of Kidjo's native Benin in West Africa, the title of the album refers to the sound of the bell that greets the beginning of a new day for Africa. The diversity represented by Alicia Keys, Peter Gabriel, Josh Groban, Carlos Santana, Joss Stone, Branford Marsalis, producer Tony Visconti, and the others who contribute to DJIN DJIN speaks to the lesson of this project: For all the differences in the music of our time, the river of Africa flows through it all. The key was to build DJIN DJIN on a Beninese foundation. The heartbeat, then, comes from percussionists Crespin Kpitiki and Benoit Avihoue, both members of Benin's Gangbé Brass Band. Details of their country's rhythmic heritage, specific in some cases to individual villages, feed the rhythms they lay down throughout the album. To this mix Kidjo welcomes players whose backgrounds complement the idea of DJIN DJIN: drummer Poogie Bell, known for his work with Erykah Badu and Chaka Khan; funk keyboard wizard Amp Fiddler, whose credits include Prince and George Clinton; Larry Campbell, whose multi-instrumental work has adorned the music of Bob Dylan, Emmylou Harris, and Paul Simon; Senegalese bass giant Habib Faye, a fixture with Youssou N'Dour; guitarists Lionel Loueke, from jazz legend Herbie Hancock's band; Romero Lubambo, a Brazilian wonder whose credits include Diana Krall and Dianne Reeves; Joao Mota, from Guinea-Bissau and kora master Mamadou Diabate. Produced by Tony Visconti. (David Bowie, T. Rex, Morrissey)
Album Description
UK pressing of the 2007 album from the much-celebrated West African singer, composer and performer includes three bonus tracks: 'Ae Ae' (Youssou N'Dour Version), 'Leila' and 'Salala' (Junior Vasquez Afroelectro Radio Edit). Produced by Tony Visconti and drawing on an amazing band of musicians that include Amp Fiddler, Larry Campbell (Bob Dylan, Emmylou Harris), Poogie Bell (Erykah Badu, Chaka Khan) and Lionel Loueke (Herbie Hancock), this is a visionary work that brings her own songs, mostly in her own language, with covers of songs such as Sade's 'Pearl' and especially the lead single, 'Gimme Shelter', a duet with Joss Stone which they transform into an exuberant pan-national performance. EMI.
Album Details
2007 International Release of the African Singer's Star Studded Studio Album featuring Appearances by Joss Stone, Peter Gabriel, Josh Groban, Carlos Santana, Alicia Keys, Amadou and Mariam, Ziggy Marley and Branford Marsalis. Veteran Rock Producer Tony Visconti (Famed for his Work with T. Rex, David Bowie and Morrissey) Helmed the Sessions. This Edition Adds Three Tracks: "ae Ae" (Youssou N'dour Version), "Leila" (Previously Unreleased) and "Salala", Mixed by Veteran Dance REMIXER/DJ Junior Vasquez.
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 Angelique's music December 2, 2009
Shirley Smith (Buffalo, New York United States)
Her music is wonderful. I can't wait to listen. This is my second cd and I am as pleasantly surprised as listening to the first cd.
Sailing November 22, 2009
Lee Armstrong (Winterville, NC United States)
Because it is familiar, on first listen Kidjo's version of the Rolling Stones' "Gimme Shelter" stands out with its pulsing energy, the layered guitars and Joss Stone joining for the great "It's just a shot away" chorus. "Papa" is another track that makes me want to hit the repeat button with Kidjo's voice like a plaintive call. Liner notes relate the song is about a child whose parents divorce and wants to know which parent will give comfort. The opening track "Ae Ae" bubbles joyfully with Angelique's voice sailing on a sea of marimbas and a huge background chorus. The closer "Lonlon," her adaptation of Ravel's Bolero, is an amazing track with the voices building off of each other and interplaying amazingly. "Djin Djin" is an excellent disc from start to finish. Enjoy!
Djin Djin September 12, 2009
Joy Townsend
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
This CD of Angelique Kidjo is terrific. It arrived 3 days after I say her at the Hollywood Bowl. She has a great voice and her songs are beautiful. Thank you for offering her CD at such a reasonable price. THANK YOU !
Excellent! August 21, 2009
Connie M. Moon (Norman,OK USA)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
The rhythms and the harmonies in this album are vibrate, pulsing and energetic. Her choice of accompanying artists is fantastic, especially in Gimme Shelter and Pearls. Santana and Josh Groban are spectacular in Pearls. Bolero is mesmerizing. I have not got tired of listening to it yet, even though I have listened to it everyday since I got it 2 months ago. It is layered and sophisticated enough to keep you interested for quite awhile.
Easy listening with a beat September 11, 2008
Brianna (England)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
This is my first listen to Angelique, as well as this genre of music. I like the rhythm that the upbeat songs keep, as well as the emotion her voice conveys. Her voice has a borderline raspy feel, but nothing that would make you think she can't sing. Her lyrics are inventive as well, 'hurts like brand new shoes'... I would have never thought of that! My favorite collaborations on this album are the ones with Josh Groban/Carlos Santana, Alicia Keyes, and Peter Gabriel.
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