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Born in Cotonou, Benin, Angélique Kidjo began performing early at the age of 6 with her mother’s theatre troupe that performed mainly traditional dance and local music. Since then she has been part of local bands that have been nationally recognized in Benin. With her first album, Pretty, which she produced with her brother Oscar and Ekambi Brilliant, a Cameroonian producer, she made waves all around West Africa. She later moved to Paris due to political turmoil that was an obstacle for her to develop as an independent artist in Benin. In Paris she studied music and married producer and musician Jean Hebrail which whom she composed much of her music. She was a popular live performer in Paris as a jazz singer and came out with another solo album named Parakou. She was later discovered by Chris Blackwell of Island Records and the rest is history.
Singing in four languages (French, English, Yoruba and Fon) Angélique Kidjo continues to be a versatile artist that is never afraid to make new creations and develop her art into something unique and inspiring. So, watch out for Angélique Kidjo and avail of Angélique Kidjo tickets to watch her perform live and entrance you with her sultry, rich voice, her unforgettable compositions, and her overall matchless musical style.
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