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http://www.allmusic.com/album/sings-mw0002810522
Genre - International
Styles - Worldbeat, West African, World Fusion
This is a studio offering that reflects the highlights of a series of now legendary 2011 concerts between them. Recorded at the Philharmonie Luxembourg, in New York, and in France, the program is a lively and unusual retrospective from Kidjo's career.
Along with the orchestra, Kidjo is joined by her own band and guest musicians including guitarist Lionel Loueke, bassist Christian McBride, and backing vocalists. Arranged by Waltzing and guitarist David Laborier, the material comprises thorough revisionings of songs central to Kidjo's catalog, including dramatic presentations of "Malaika," "Loloye," "Kelele," the traditional "Otishe," "Nanae," and her gorgeous "Naima" (not to be confused with John Coltrane's tune of the same title).
While the music is certainly far "busier" and more florid than the work on her earlier records, this presentation is thoroughly lovely and her big contralto gets right on top of the orchestra, while the rhythms sound as organic as ever.
Perhaps the greatest asset of this particular recording is how it reaffirms what we already knew: that Kidjo can deliver any song in any setting and remain iconic.
Track Listing
Sample Title/Composer Performer Time Stream
1
Malaika
Fadhili William
3:33
2
Ominira
3:52
3
Kelele
3:37
4
Fifa
4:33
5
Otishe
Traditional
4:02
6
Bahia
3:32
7
Petite Fleur
Sidney Bechet / Fernand Bonifay
2:28
8
Samba Pa Ti
Carlos Santana
3:49
9
Nanae
4:17
10
Naima
3:49
11
Loloye
4:15
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