From the recording Salala-Djin Djin Dub
"Her spirit is irrepressible, and she brings life to everything she touches." - Peter Gabriel
"With DJIN DJIN Angelique Kidjo comes home." The four-time Grammy-nominated, much-celebrated singer, composer, and performer began in the Beninese port village of Cotonou, where she launched her career at the age of six. The political turmoil in her country led her to relocate to Paris, the capital of world music, and then ultimately to New York City, where she now resides.
For DJIN DJIN Angelique has pulled together a fantastic group of musicans. Along with Peter's contribution the record features: drummer Poogie Bell, known for his work with Erykah Badu and Chaka Khan; funk keyboard wizard Amp Fiddler, whose credits include Prince and George Clinton; Larry Campbell, whose multi-instrumental work has adorned the music of Bob Dylan, Emmylou Harris, and Paul Simon; Senegalese bass giant Habib Faye, a fixture with Youssou N'Dour; guitarists Lionel Loueke, from jazz legend Herbie Hancock's band; Romero Lubambo, a Brazilian wonder whose credits include Diana Krall and Dianne Reeves; Joao Mota, from Guinea-Bissau and kora master Mamadou Diabate.
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Lyrics
Intro
Eh Eh Eh Eh
Eh Eh Eh Eh
Chorus 1
Salala, Salala,
Salala, Salala,
Salala, Salala,
Omon Moun Shinou Awanbi Lala
Salala, Salala,
Teba Fodjou Kan Ananbi Kilotche
Awa Oman Djo Awa Oman Yonou
Verse 1
O mama turn on the light in this place
There's no smile like the smile on your face
There's no joy like the joy of a soul coming in
There's no joy like the joy of a soul coming in
Chorus 2
Salala, Salala,
Salala, Salala,
Salala, Salala,
Eh Eh Eh Eh
Salala, Salala,
Teba fodjou kan ananbi kilotche
Awa oman djo awa oman yonou
Verse 2
Omon man sinou ananbi salala
Omon man sinou ananbi salala
Te ba fodjou kan ananbi kilo fetche
Te ba fodjou kan ananbi kilo fetche
Guitar Solo
Eh Eh Eh Eh
Eh Eh Eh Eh
Verse 3
O mama turn on the light in this place
There's no smile like the smile on your face
There's no joy like the joy of a soul coming in
There's no joy like the joy of a soul coming in
Vamp out
Kilo fetche kilo fetche
kilo fetche kilo fetche
O mama turn on the light in this place
There's no smile like the smile on your face
There's no joy like the joy of a soul coming in
There's no joy like the joy of a soul coming in
Vamp out Angelique
Salala salala
Omon man sinou ananbi salala
Omon man sinou ananbi salala
Salala ananbi tio omon o
Salala ananbi tio omon ni
Salala Salala
Salala, Salala,
Salala, Salala,