The world music artist explains how her expansive career is marked as much by her musical achievement as by her passionate advocacy for her Africa homeland.
Dubbed “Africa’s premier diva” by Time, Grammy-winning singer songwriter Angélique Kidjo has a repertoire that includes solo albums and collaborations with the likes of Alicia Keys, Carlos Santana and Bono, 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 also translates her art into philanthropy through her work as a UNICEF ambassador and her Batonga Foundation, which gives African girls access to education. Kidjo kicks off 2014 with two new projects: the CD, “Eve,” dedicated to the power of African womanhood, and her autobiography, Spirit Rising.
Check out the Tavis Smiley interview of Angélique Kidjo here.
