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Born: July 14, 1960 in Ouidah, Benin
Years Active: 80 's, 90 's, 00's
Genre: International

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Biography:
Afro-funk, reggae, samba, salsa, gospel, jazz, Zairean rumba, zouk, and makossa are combined through the music of soulful, Benin-born, Paris-based vocalist Angélique Kidjo. Since the release of her self-produced debut solo album, Pretty, in 1988, Kidjo has been embraced by the international press. Kidjo's albums have been strengthened by contributi... Continue Bio >>

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Tickets:
02/20/2010 Zellerbach Auditorium
02/28/2010 Walt Disney Concert Hall
03/26/2010 Town Hall Theatre - NY
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Congoleo (Let Go)

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Discography:
2007 Djin Djin
2004 Oyaya!
2002 Black Ivory Soul
1998 Oremi
1996 Fifa
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Filmography:
2008 Quincy Jones: The 75th Birthday Celebration - Live at Montreux
2007 The Best of the Jammys, Vol. 2
2007 Africa Unite
2006 Herbie Hancock: Possibilities
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Influenced By: Jimi Hendrix Manu Dibango Salif Keita James Brown Touré Kunda More >> Followers: Diana King Les Nubians More >>

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