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Djin Djin
Djin Djin

 enlarge 		Artist: Angelique Kidjo
Label: Razor &Tie
Category: Music

List Price: $18.98
Buy Used: $7.71
You Save: $11.27 (59%)



Avg. Customer Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars 29 reviews
Sales Rank: 4588

Media: Audio CD
Discs: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 5.6 x 5 x 0.5

MPN: 82967
UPC: 793018296724
EAN: 0793018296724

Release Date: May 1, 2007
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
Condition: Most orders shipped within 24 hours. All items include original artwork and packaging. We ship FIRST CLASS International/Domestic for single disc orders. Satisfaction Guaranteed!
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4 out of 5 stars a delight   June 1, 2008
A delightful addition to our collection of CDs by African musicians in general and Angelique Kidjo in particular. It may not overtake our all time favorite album of hers "Keep on Moving"), but her rendition of "Summer" from Porgy & Bess is a wonderful offering.


5 out of 5 stars Very Satisfying   May 13, 2008
Not to overstate it, but this is a fantastic release. Maybe diehard fans might balk but as a musician the artistry shown here is exquisite.

A very popular production tool these days, letting top musical performers invite other artists to join in the making of a new album by contributing diverse talents, unique styles, etc. creating new and exciting sounds.

"Djin, Djin" had been on my wish list for a while; finally bought it last month. The superb musicianship and quality recording make this a very satisfying release.

Will definitely recommend to friends and fellow musicians!



3 out of 5 stars Over the top   March 2, 2008
 1 out of 2 found this review helpful

I find it a bit ridiculous (though of course happy for her) that Angelique Kidjo got a Grammy for this album. She should have got it long ago, for OREMI, which to me remains her most authentic and compelling album to date. I am a huge fan not only of her as a musician, but also of her as an activist who uses music. I have tried very hard to like this album and now finally yes, I DO like it, but it is still not anywhere near her best work. It is needlessly complicated and commercial and at times even melodramatic, with rousing crowd-pleasing anthemic tunes juxtaposed with over-the-top self-righteous political messages. The collaborations work ok, but only just (they are a bit of a mishmash). Some of it is clearly contrived.. the bantering between musicians, the laughter.. come on, producers, there's no need for that. Angelique is Angelique, and Amadou is Amadou, you don't need to be so out there, we get the point!


5 out of 5 stars Great Sounds   January 7, 2008
 2 out of 2 found this review helpful

Afro-beat brings great sounds. Djin Djin brings afrobeat
music to a new level. Some of the tracks are just outstanding. Singing combined with the horn playing is great. Some tracks are quite moving. Anglique Kidjo has a beautiful voice. Tracks, "Gimmie Shelter" and "Papa" have the best horns I have ever heard, fantastic harmony and feeling. This CD is a must buy!


4 out of 5 stars Rapture and Wane   December 31, 2007
 1 out of 2 found this review helpful

Kidjo creates a moving, pulsing thread of familiar sounds that she seems to improve with each CD. The most unique track may well be Salala with Peter Gabriel; some of the others lag in their sameness. However, they never lose the beat. Reliable and uplifting. Great music to write my book about the djinn by.

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