Wally Badarou

Wally Badarou
Wally Badarou in 2016
Wally Badarou in 2016
Background information
Birth nameWaliou Jacques Daniel Isheola Badarou
Born (1955-03-22) 22 March 1955 (age 69)
Paris, France
GenresSynthpop, pop, jazz, jazz fusion, progressive rock, African music, neoclassical, minimalist
Occupation(s)Composer, songwriter, musician, record producer
Instrument(s)Keyboards, guitar, programming
Years active1978–present
LabelsBarclay Records (1978–1982)
Island Records (1982–1995)
Blue Mountain Music (1995–2002)
Ishe Music (2002–present)
Websitehttp://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.