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African Pop Music
Angelique Kidjo
| Benin
Booking-Agent:
Oliver Arnold
+49 30 261032928
oa@f-cat.de
Since she broke the charts worldwide in the 1990’s with her albums Logozo und Aye and the singles Batonga und Agolo, Angelique Kidjo has achieved worldwide recognition as an international, African pop artist. She is not only one of the spunkiest, most electrifying performers in the pop world today, but she's also one of its most forward and creative thinkers, an artist whose mission has been to explore the relationships between diverse musical cultures. Her work has garnered her four Grammy nominations, has cross-pollinated the West African traditions of her childhood in Benin with elements of American R&B, funk and jazz, as well as influences from Europe and Latin America.
After Aye a trilogy of concept albums was released, Oremi (1998), Black Ivory Soul (2002) and Oyaya! (2004) that explored African roots in music from the United States, from Brazil and from the Caribbean. While she has steeped her music in the tribal and pop rhythms of her West African heritage, the Paris/Brooklyn-based Kidjo is ever crossing musical boundaries by blending a variety of styles. Ultimately, it is the theme of interconnection and universalism being the glue to bind the disparate threads of the Unicef Ambassador’s music: “There’s only one humankind - I believe that to my gut”, Kidjo confirms.
Throughout her career, Angelique Kidjo has collaborated with a diverse group of international artists like Branford Marsalis, Santana and Gilberto Gil. Her duet with Dave Matthews on the song Iwoya, which appeared on her record Black Ivory Soul, was a critical success that helped diversify her fan base. Her album Djin Djin features again some well-known guests such as Alicia Keys, Peter Gabriel, Carlos Santana, Joss Stone, Ziggy Marley, Amadou & Mariam, Joy Denalane, Branford Marsalis and Josh Groban.
Live, Angelique Kidjo has performed hundreds of concerts throughout all continents. Her voice is amazing, and her energy on stage is unbelievable. In 2007 Kidjo toured three times, presenting amazing concerts full of energy and joy. Her power is incredible and her voice amazing. Along with her, there are top class musicians on stage.
Live, Angelique Kidjo has performed hundreds of concerts throughout all continents. Her voice is amazing, and her energy on stage is unbelievable. In January 2010 Angelique Kidjo released her new record "Oyo" . A comprehensive tour will take place in spring and summer 2010. Kidjo is a must-see and a must-promote!
