ENDEIT

Album · 1996

Fifa

by Angélique Kidjo

Released
18 March 1996
Label
Island Records
Catalogue no.
524 203-2
Tracklist
10 tracks
Length
43:48
Country
DE

“Fifa” is an album by Angélique Kidjo, released in 1996 on Island Records. The original release has 10 tracks with a running time of 43:48. Jazz standards on the record include “Naima”. The line-up features Beckie Bell (background vocals), David Fall (drums (drum set)), Debbie Davis (background vocals), John Thirkell (trumpet) and Joniece Jamison (background vocals).

Who played on Fifa

  • Beckie Bell background vocals all tracks
  • David Fall drums (drum set) all tracks
  • Debbie Davis background vocals all tracks
  • John Thirkell trumpet all tracks
  • Joniece Jamison background vocals all tracks
  • Lester Mendez keyboard, programming all tracks
  • Ray Lema background vocals all tracks
  • Snake Davis saxophone, instrument arranger all tracks
  • Yvonne Jones background vocals all tracks
  • Jacob Desvarieux guitar on 3 tracks
  • Busi Mhlongo background vocals on 2 tracks
  • Jabu Khanyile background vocals on 2 tracks
  • Khanyo Maphumulo background vocals on 2 tracks
  • Khululiwe Sithole background vocals on 2 tracks
  • Wings Segale background vocals on 2 tracks
  • Carlos Santana guitar, performer on 1 track
  • Dennis Rollins trombone on 1 track
  • Glenn Nightingale guitar on 1 track
  • Luis Conte percussion on 1 track
  • Sanjay Divecha acoustic guitar on 1 track

Tracklist

  1. 1 The Sound of the Drums — Jean Hébrail, Angélique Kidjo 4:59
  2. 2 Wombo Lombo — Jean Hébrail, Angélique Kidjo 4:15
  3. 3 Welcome — Jean Hébrail, Angélique Kidjo 4:26
  4. 4 Shango — Jean Hébrail, Angélique Kidjo 4:53
  5. 5 Bitchifi — Jean Hébrail, Angélique Kidjo 4:28
  6. 6 Fifa — Jean Hébrail, Angélique Kidjo, Lester Mendez 3:57
  7. 7 Goddess of the Sea — Jean Hébrail, Angélique Kidjo 4:12
  8. 8 Akwaba — Jean Hébrail, Angélique Kidjo, Lester Mendez 4:24
  9. 9 Koro-Koro — Jean Hébrail, Angélique Kidjo 3:41
  10. 10 Naïma standard — Jean Hébrail, Angélique Kidjo 4:31

Production

  • Andy Lovegrove recording
  • Christian Lachenal recording
  • Christophe Dupouy recording, mix
  • Jean Hébrail producer, programming, recording
  • Jumbo Vanrenen producer
  • Keith Cohen mix, programming
  • Devon Reitveld recording

More albums by Angélique Kidjo

Parakou 1990 · Open Logozo 1991 · Mango Records Ayé 1994 · Mango Records 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 Fifa?

The line-up of Fifa includes Beckie Bell (background vocals), David Fall (drums (drum set)), Debbie Davis (background vocals), John Thirkell (trumpet), Joniece Jamison (background vocals), Lester Mendez (keyboard, programming), Ray Lema (background vocals) and Snake Davis (saxophone, instrument arranger).

Which label released Fifa?

Fifa was released in 1996 on Island Records (524 203-2).

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