Angélique Kidjo – Black Ivory Soul (CD, 2002, Columbia CK 85799)

Why This CD Matters
Black Ivory Soul explores connections between West African and Brazilian musical traditions, combining Kidjo’s Beninese roots with funk, soul, and Brazilian influences. The album features contributions from musicians including Questlove, Bernie Worrell, Romero Lubambo, and Ira Coleman, with Bill Laswell handling reproduction and mix translation. “Iwoya” features Dave Matthews.

Collector Note
This 2002 US Columbia CD carries catalog number CK 85799 and barcode 6 9699-85799-2 7. The album was mastered by Greg Calbi and contains 12 tracks, including “Bahia,” “Tumba,” “Refavela,” and the title track.

Availability
Single copy available—once it's gone, it's gone.

Condition & Details
CD: VG+
Case: VG+
Booklet: VG+

Technical Details
Format: CD, Album
Label: Columbia – CK 85799
Country: US
Released: 2002
Genre: Latin, Funk / Soul, Folk, World, & Country
Style: Soul, African, Folk, Funk

Matrix / Runout
Not specified

Tracklist
Bahia – 3:33
Iwoya – 3:48
Olofoofo – 4:14
Tumba – 3:49
Black Ivory Soul – 4:36
Refavela – 4:16
Iemanja – 4:27
Afirika – 4:14
Okan Bale – 3:34
Ominira – 4:23
Mondjuba – 3:03
Ces Petits Riens – 2:14

Shipping & Handling
Cleaned with alcohol swabs.
Shipped in protective CD bags.
Cracked cases replaced before shipping.
Packed securely for safe delivery.

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