Angelique Kidjo Receives the Insignia of the Order of Arts and Letters

Friday May 13, 2011

from French Culture

Angelique Kidjo Receives the Insignia of the Order of Arts and Letters

On Wednesday, May 11, Antonin Baudry, Cultural Counselor of the Embassy of France, confered upon internationally acclaimed artist, Angélique Kidjo, the insignia of Officer of the Order of Arts and Letters for her musicianship, her dedication to humanitarian causes, and, more generally, for her efforts to further the arts in France and throughout the world.

Born in Ouidah, in Benin, Mrs. Kidjo is known for her dynamic performances and diverse musical influences, which range from Congolese rumba and Afro-pop, to jazz, gospel, and Latin styles. Her numerous projects include collaborations with musicians such as Bono, Peter Gabriel, Carlos Santana, Ziggi Marley, Alicia Keys, Dianne Reeves, Josh Groban, Herbie Hancock, and Youssou N’Dour. She has received countless awards from around the globe for her musical merits including a Grammy Award for Best Contemporary World Music Album in 2008 and the French Grand Prix de la SACEM (Grand Prize from SACEM) in 2010.

Among her many notable humanitarian achievements, Mrs. Kidjo is a Goodwill Ambassador for UNICEF. She founded The Batonga Foundation in 2007 to support secondary school and higher education for girls in Africa. She also composed the song, “You Can Count on Me”, for the launch of UNICEF’s 2009 campaign to eliminate tetanus.

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