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Wally Badarou | |
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![]() Wally Badarou in 2016 | |
Background information | |
Birth name | Waliou Jacques Daniel Isheola Badarou |
Born | Paris, France | 22 March 1955
Genres | Synthpop, pop, jazz, jazz fusion, progressive rock, African music, neoclassical, minimalist |
Occupation(s) | Composer, songwriter, musician, record producer |
Instrument(s) | Keyboards, guitar, programming |
Years active | 1978–present |
Labels | Barclay Records (1978–1982) Island Records (1982–1995) Blue Mountain Music (1995–2002) Ishe Music (2002–present) |
Website | http://www.wallybadarou.com/ |
Waliou Jacques Daniel Isheola "Wally" Badarou (born 22 March 1955) is a French musician. Born in France with ancestry from Benin, West Africa, Badarou is known for his close association with the English group Level 42, and for his prolific work as a session musician with a wide variety of performers from around the world.