• 1. Soleil (The Sun)
      • 2. Manman'm Voye'mpote Cafe (My Mother Sent Me to Carry Coffee)
      • 3. Legba Na Console (Legba We Console Ourselves)
      • 4. Cimalo
      • 5. Song to Ogoun
      • 6. Papa Simbi Voye'm Cherche Dleau (Papa Simbi Sent Me to Find Water)
      • 7. Dodo Ti Pitit Manman (Sleep Little Mother)
      • 8. Bonsoir Dames (Good Night Ladies)
      • 9. Ca'q'a Recevoir Moin? (Who Will Receive Me?)

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