ENDEIT

Album · 1994

Ayé

by Angélique Kidjo

Released
2 February 1994
Label
Mango Records
Catalogue no.
162-539 934-2
Tracklist
10 tracks
Length
46:53

“Ayé” is an album by Angélique Kidjo, released in 1994 on Mango Records. The original release has 10 tracks with a running time of 46:53. The line-up features Jean Hébrail (bass guitar, keyboard), Angélique Kidjo (background vocals), Andy Gangadeen (drums (drum set)), Carol Steele (percussion) and Claudia Fontaine (background vocals).

Who played on Ayé

  • Jean Hébrail bass guitar, keyboard, instrument arranger, programming, arranger, mix all tracks
  • Angélique Kidjo background vocals on 9 tracks
  • Andy Gangadeen drums (drum set) on 5 tracks
  • Carol Steele percussion on 5 tracks
  • Claudia Fontaine background vocals on 5 tracks
  • Damel Carayol background vocals on 5 tracks
  • David Fall drums (drum set) on 5 tracks
  • David Z. engineer, guitar, mix, producer, programming on 5 tracks
  • Enyonam Gbesemete background vocals on 5 tracks
  • Glenn Nightingale guitar on 5 tracks
  • Ingrid Matsidisi Webster background vocals on 5 tracks
  • Jaco Largent percussion on 5 tracks
  • John Thirkell trumpet on 5 tracks
  • Julian Crampton double bass on 5 tracks
  • Julie Imani Payne background vocals on 5 tracks
  • Lamya background vocals on 5 tracks
  • Lester Mendez synthesizer, Hammond organ, piano, Wurlitzer electric piano, programming on 5 tracks
  • Luís Jardim percussion on 5 tracks
  • Neil Sidwell trombone on 5 tracks
  • St. Paul guitar on 5 tracks
  • Will Mowat keyboard, instrument arranger, mix, producer, programming on 5 tracks
  • Fred Steele background vocals on 1 track
  • JD Steele background vocals on 1 track
  • Jearlyn Steele background vocals on 1 track
  • Jevetta Steele background vocals on 1 track
  • Joao Mota guitar on 1 track

Tracklist

  1. 1 Agolo 4:49
  2. 2 Adouma 4:29
  3. 3 Azan Nan Kpé 4:10
  4. 4 Tatchédogbé 4:21
  5. 5 Djan - Djan 4:12
  6. 6 Lon Lon Vadjro 5:09
  7. 7 Houngbati 4:44
  8. 8 Idjé - Idjé 5:49
  9. 9 Yemandja 4:14
  10. 10 Tombo 4:55

Production

  • Jumbo Vanrenen producer
  • Andy Lovegrove recording
  • Brian Poer engineer, mix
  • Gary Stout engineer
  • Gerard Navarro engineer
  • James Brown, Jr. engineer
  • Matt White engineer
  • Peter Ducom engineer
  • Snake Davis instrument arranger
  • Tony Matthew engineer
  • Xavier Delbos engineer
  • Eugene Ellis mix
  • Arabella Rodriguez mix

More albums by Angélique Kidjo

Parakou 1990 · Open Logozo 1991 · Mango Records Fifa 1996 · Island Oremi 1998 · Island Black Ivory Soul 2002 · Columbia Oyaya! 2004 · Sony Music Djin Djin 2007 · Razor & Tie Õÿö 2010 · Proper Records Eve 2014 · Savoy Records Sings 2015 · 429 Records Remain in Light 2018 · KRAVENWORKS Celia 2019 · Decca Records

Frequently asked questions

Who played on Ayé?

The line-up of Ayé includes Jean Hébrail (bass guitar, keyboard), Angélique Kidjo (background vocals), Andy Gangadeen (drums (drum set)), Carol Steele (percussion), Claudia Fontaine (background vocals), Damel Carayol (background vocals), David Fall (drums (drum set)) and David Z. (engineer, guitar).

Which label released Ayé?

Ayé was released in 1994 on Mango Records (162-539 934-2).

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