World Stage, Angelique Kidjo, November 17, 2012

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Overview

"Africa's premier diva" (Time), vocalist Angélique Kidjo is a bona fide world music superstar, whose highly personal mix of styles combines powerful West African grooves, raw American R&B, driving samba beats, and sophisticated jazz harmonies. The BBC has included the Grammy winner in its list of Africa's 50 most iconic figures. A riveting performer, "[Kidjo's] supercharged pipes have never sounded better, her irresistible energy and joie de vivre never more palpable" (Los Angeles Times).