ANGÉLIQUE KIDJO is one of the best African singer star. In Denmark , she is best known for the 90’s hit ‘’ Agolo’’ but it is only a small part of the 53 years old singer’s impressive career.Kidjo, who comes from the small African country of Benin , debuted back in 1988 when she was inspired by idols such as Nina Simone and Aretha Franklin.
Ever since then , she has successfully paired the African music tradition with the western world pop and jazz music. She has released 10 albums and has worked with big names such as Bono , Carlos Santana , Joss Stone , Alicia Keys and Peter Gabriel . Kidjo’s latest album ‘’ Eve’’ was released this year and is dedicated to African women.
In the album, she says “They are all fighting an incredible battle , they are beautiful and despite of all the adversity , they still smile ! They are struggling on with dignity!”
In addition to her musical career, ANGÉLIQUE KIDJO is also politically active, being an ambassador for UNICEF. The Guardian has named her as one of the world’s most inspiring women, AND she performed in Copenhagen ifm. med FN’s 2009-Clima meeting.
In short it is both a musical and political admiration which will fascinate you at Amager Bio, Saturday 11. October 2014.
After Kidjo has made her appearance, you have also the chance to party on in Amager Bio, when DJ Gaïnde from Malmo sets the mood with lovely African music such as highlife, soucousse, Afrobeat, mbalx, Bambara and African reggae.
Advance tickets can be purchased by clicking the link below :
www. BILLETnet.dk
AMAGERBIO.DK
Angélique Kidjo (BEN) – Amagerbio.dk
Afroscandic – Celebrating and Connecting Africa and Scandinavia.
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