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Album · 1990

Parakou

by Angélique Kidjo

Released
1990
Label
Open
Catalogue no.
COP 026 CD
Tracklist
9 tracks
Length
34:29
Country
FR

“Parakou” is an album by Angélique Kidjo, released in 1990 on Open. The original release has 9 tracks with a running time of 34:29. The line-up features Jean Hébrail (arranger, producer), Philippe Drouillard (guitar), Betty Myriam (background vocals), Jaco Largent (percussion) and Sophie Proix (background vocals).

Who played on Parakou

  • Jean Hébrail arranger, producer, keyboard, bass guitar on 7 tracks
  • Philippe Drouillard guitar on 6 tracks
  • Betty Myriam background vocals on 5 tracks
  • Jaco Largent percussion on 5 tracks
  • Sophie Proix background vocals on 5 tracks
  • Arsène Koundé cymbal, drums (drum set), bell on 3 tracks
  • Bobby Rangell soprano saxophone, alto saxophone on 3 tracks
  • Jasper van ’t Hof keyboard on 3 tracks
  • Christian Martinez trumpet on 2 tracks
  • Glenn Ferris trombone on 2 tracks
  • Jean-Philippe Fanfant drums (drum set) on 2 tracks
  • Sydney Thiam background vocals, percussion on 2 tracks
  • Jean‐Christophe Maillard guitar on 1 track
  • Nicolas Fiszman bass guitar on 1 track
  • Yolande Sossou-Gloh background vocals on 1 track

Tracklist

  1. 1 Alindjo — Jean Hébrail, Angélique Kidjo 4:06
  2. 2 Zanku — Jean Hébrail, Angélique Kidjo 4:18
  3. 3 Doliéo — Jean Hébrail, Angélique Kidjo 3:57
  4. 4 Agossi — Jean Hébrail, Angélique Kidjo 4:02
  5. 5 Kpeti-Kpeti — Jean Hébrail, Angélique Kidjo 4:08
  6. 6 Gogbahoun — Jean Hébrail, Angélique Kidjo 4:01
  7. 7 Blewu — Bella Bellow 2:04
  8. 8 Yonnoun — Jean Hébrail, Angélique Kidjo 4:40
  9. 9 Tanyin — Jean Hébrail, Angélique Kidjo 3:13

Production

  • Alain Guerrini producer
  • Jean-Louis Witas recording
  • Christian Lachenal programming
  • Marc Maerschalck mix

More albums by Angélique Kidjo

Logozo 1991 · Mango Records Ayé 1994 · 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 Parakou?

The line-up of Parakou includes Jean Hébrail (arranger, producer), Philippe Drouillard (guitar), Betty Myriam (background vocals), Jaco Largent (percussion), Sophie Proix (background vocals), Arsène Koundé (cymbal, drums (drum set)), Bobby Rangell (soprano saxophone, alto saxophone) and Jasper van ’t Hof (keyboard).

Which label released Parakou?

Parakou was released in 1990 on Open (COP 026 CD).

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