Angelique Kidjo interview on Tavis Smiley

Tuesday March 02, 2010

Source: PBS, Tavis Smiley

Grammy-winning West African singer-songwriter Angelique Kidjo describes the appeal of her music and talks about her foundation; and, in her first appearance on American television in support of her new CD, performs a track from “Oyo.”

Dubbed “Africa’s premier diva” by Time, Grammy-winning singer-songwriter Angelique Kidjo has a repertoire that includes solo albums and collaborations with the likes of Dave Matthews, Alicia Keys, Carlos Santana, Bono and John Legend, to name a few. The Benin (West Africa) native was performing by age 6 and has emerged as one of the most successful artists on the world music stage. She’s also translates her distinctive art into philanthropy through her work as a UNICEF Goodwill ambassador and her Batonga foundation. “Oyo” is Kidjo’s latest CD.

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