Kidjo’s New Album “OYO” Released
Angelique Kidjo’s new album, Oyo, reveals a personal exploration of her roots. Born in Benin, West Africa, this singer, dancer, and songwriter embodies innovation as a true world artist.
The sound of Oyo fuses rhythm, blues, soul, jazz ,and Beninese melodies into something quite spectacular and uniquely Angelique. She also pays her tribute to the musicians that spoke to her, offering interpretations of songs from James Brown, Otis Redding, Miriam Makeba, and Santana. The album features guest appearances by John Legend, Bono, Roy Hargrove, and Dianne Reeves.
Oyo is available now where all music is sold today. After just completing a string of US dates, Angelique will be starting the European leg of her tour this spring. Check out her official website for a full list of dates and information about Angelique Kidjo tickets.
Tuesday, April 13, 2010 at 5:03 pm by elizabeth
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