Djin Djin is the eighth studio album by Beninese singer Angélique Kidjo. It was released on April 27, 2007, on Razor & Tie. The album won Best Contemporary World Music Album at the 2008 Grammy Awards.
Track listing All tracks composed by Angélique Kidjo and Jean Hebrail; except where indicated
Personnel Producer – Tony Visconti Drums – Poogie Bell Bass – Habib Faye Guitar – Dominic Kanza (tracks: 1, 11, 12), Lionel Loueke (tracks: 3, 5, 6) Guitar [African] – Joao Mota Guitar [Solo] – Amadou Bagayoko (tracks: 5), Keziah Jones (tracks: 4, 10) Acoustic Guitar – Romero Lubambo Steel Guitar – Larry Campbell (tracks: 9, 11, 12) Keyboards – Amp Fiddler, Onree Gill (tracks: 2) Percussion – Benoit Avihoue, Crespin Kpitiki Backing Vocals [South African] – Nompumelelo Skakane, Thandi Bhengu, Tsholofetso Mokubung Saxophone [Solo] – Branford Marsalis (tracks: 2) Horns – Aaron Johnson (tracks: 3, 8), Colin Stetson (tracks: 3, 8), Jordan McLean (tracks: 3, 8), Stuart Bogie (tracks: 3, 8) Strings – Gabriel Schaff, Gregor Kitzis, Matt Goeke, Ron Lawrence Engineer – Dror Mohar, Mario J. McNulty Mastered By – George Marino Mixed By – Russell Elevado (tracks: 2, 4), Tony Visconti (tracks: 1, 3, 5 )
Charts Chart (2007) Peakposition
Release history Region Date Label Germany April 27, 2007 Razor & Tie United States May 1, 2007 Canada Australia May 26, 2007 United Kingdom September 24, 2007 Japan November 21, 2007
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