FIFA
TRACKLIST
The Sound Of The Drums (4:58)
Wombo Lombo (4:15)
Welcome (4:26)
Shango (4:53)
Bitchifi (4:27)
Fifa (3:57)
Goddess Of The Sea (4:11)
Akwaba (4:24)
Koro-Koro (3:41)
Naima (4:31)
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Angelique Kidjo's fifth album, titled Fifa, was released in 1996. The album was a departure from her previous work as it featured a more stripped-down approach with a heavier emphasis on live instrumentation. Fifa was inspired by Kidjo's travels throughout Africa and the Caribbean, incorporating various musical styles from these regions. The album's title, Fifa, means "dance" in the Fon language spoken in Benin. Kidjo's powerful vocals and energetic rhythms are on full display in Fifa, making it a fan favorite and a testament to her ability to constantly evolve as an artist.
Angelique Kidjo's fifth album Fifa saw the artist experimenting further with the Western genres of soul and pop, resulting in her most mainstream record to date. As evidenced by "Naima," the stunning collaboration with Carlos Santana, Kidjo's instincts for pairing African rhythms and Western structures are inspired. Other highlights include "Wombo Lombo," "The Sound of the Drums," and "Shango." A wonderful release.