Wally Badarou

Wally Badarou
Wally Badarou
	Badarou in 2016
Background information
Birth name	Waliou Jacques Daniel Isheola Badarou
Born	22 March 1955; Paris, France
Genres	Synth-pop; pop; jazz; jazz fusion; progressive rock; African music; neoclassical; minimalist;
Occupations	Composer; songwriter; musician; record producer;
Instruments	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	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.