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TRACKLIST
Zelie (2:03)
Samba Pa Ti (3:59)
Move On Up (3:46)
Lakutshona Llanga (2:16)
I've Got Dreams To Remember / Yoruba Version (3:52)
Kelele (3:42)
Baby, I Love You (3:10)
Dil Main Chuppa Ke Pyar Ka (3:51)
Petite Fleur (2:19)
Afia (4:11)
Cold Sweat (4:02)
Out Of Africa / Mina Version (3:10)
Mbube (4:29)
Atcha Houn (1:58)
You Can Count On Me / Bonus Track (3:09)
Agbalagba / Bonus Track (2:26)
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OYO is the title of Angelique Kidjo's album that was released in 2010. The album was inspired by her childhood memories of listening to various African artists like Miriam Makeba, Fela Kuti, and Hugh Masekela. OYO is a Yoruba word that means "joy" and the album emanates joy with its upbeat and danceable tracks. It is a fusion of traditional African rhythms, jazz, funk, and soul music. The album features Kidjo's powerful vocals along with guest appearances from artists like Bono, John Legend, and Dianne Reeves. Some of the standout tracks from OYO include "Zelie," "Bomba," and "Move On Up." Overall, OYO is a beautiful and eclectic album that showcases Kidjo's immense talent and love for African music.
On Oyo, Angelique Kidjo pays tribute to the people who inspired her career, including Miriam Makeba, and American R&B artists like Aretha Franklin, James Brown, and Otis Redding. And while the tunes Kidjo tackles may be familiar, her arrangements turn them inside out and shed new light on their African roots.