Angelique Kidjo – November 18
Sunday, November 18, 7:30 PM
Angelique Kidjo
At the Rio Theatre
$45/Gold Circle, $30/General Admission
No Jazztix or Comps
Sponsored by Wells Fargo Bank
“Africa’s premier diva.” – Time Magazine
“Top 100 Most Inspiring Women in the World” – The Guardian (2011)
Angelique Kidjo has blazed a trail from her native Benin in West Africa to the global stage, where she has become renowned for her performances and her special mélange of music. The Grammy-winning singer combines her African musical heritage with Caribbean, European and American influences along with high-energy vocals in a variety of languages, such as Fon, French, Yoruba and English. A longtime UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador, Kidjo is also at the forefront for positive change across the globe, especially on the African continent.
