Oremi

Angelique Kidjo | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (June 16, 1998)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Polygram Records
• ASIN: B000007QQM
• Also Available in: Audio Cassette
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #307,535 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)
  • #17 in Music > World Music > Africa > Benin

Track Listings

1. Introduction

2. Voodoo Child (Slight Return)

3. Never Know

4. Babalao

5. Loloye

6. Itche Koutche

7. Open Your Eyes

8. Yaki Yaki

9. Give It Up

10. Oremi

11. Orubaba

12. No Worry

Editorial Reviews

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Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A west African jewel, January 8, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Oremi (Audio CD)

This album,the most recent of Angelique Kidjo's many releases, is a racier and upbeat return to the artiste's Euro-laced African pop. Apart from intriguing yet simple melodies, what will surprise many serious music lovers, who may otherwise dismiss this as a pop album, and therefore of no consequence, is the line-up of musical luminaries who play on this album. Among them, saxophonist Branford Marsallis, keyboardist Kenny Kirkland and bass phenomenon Bakhiti Khumalo. Add to these a whole slew of lesser known African talents. And, as always, Angelique Kidjo is a treat to listen to. She's bridged Euro-pop and African melodies in a pleasing and highly energetic mix that goes straight to the head and heart. A must listen for anyone with even a faint interest in World Music.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars 5 Stars Plus, November 12, 1998

By 

S. E. Mcmillan (Washington, DC United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Oremi (Audio CD)

They don't allow enough STARS for this one. An excellent CD. I have absolutely no idea what she is saying on most of the songs, but the rhythmic beat and chants are so soothing and appealing. My favorite, however is track number 7, "Open your eyes" which is great song with a strong message.

For all African Americans who want to be in touch with their culture, they should give this CD a try. Personally, I travel with this CD everywhere, with it set on repeat. I highly recommend this to all ages, all races.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Stuff, December 4, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: Oremi (Audio CD)

I was in a 'Nature Company' store in my local mall (they usually play that crappy environment music) and Oremi was playing. I kept saying, 'Wow! This is great!" when each new track came on. I went up to the counter where there was a 'Now playing' sign to find 'Oremi' by Angelique Kidjo. I bought it immediately and have been playing it over and over in my car. It's one of those infectious albums that has plenty of hooks to get you to listen and plenty of depth to get you to keep listening. Great backup bands including African and American musicians (Kenny Kirkland, Branford Marsalis....). On her web site it says that this is sort of a concept album - the concept being exploring African influences of American popular music and vice-versa. Get it.