KIDJO Angelique
Spirit Rising / Live

WRASS 292

5060001274591
Wrasse

 

For the first time in his long and successful career, Angelique Kidjo presents a live album that captures the extraordinary energy of his concerts. Sixteen beautiful tracks with the presence of a very extraordinary guests the likes of Branford Marsalis, Dianne Reeves, Richard Bona, Josh Groban and Ezra Koenig (Vampire Weekend) offering a range of classic Kidjo and some covers like the precious "Move On Up "Curtis Mayfield. "Spirit Rising" highlights the stunning voice of Angelique and the exuberant spirit that breathed only during his magical live performances. The entire concert is a deep and personal tribute to his country and the beauty of the experiences that African culture has transmitted as a child, traditions and culture that Angelique continues to share and embrace. Born in Benin, West Africa, Angelique Kidjo is considered by Time Magazine as 'the greatest diva of Africa', the BBC has been included in the list of major African icons, is part of the 'Top 100 Most Inspiring Women in the World' the prestigious Guardian and has been included in the Forbes list of 40 Most Powerful Celebrities in Africa '. An album not to miss that consecrates Angelique Kidjo queen of African music.


For the first time in his long and successful career, Angelique Kidjo presents a live album that captures the extraordinary energy of his concerts. Sixteen beautiful tracks with the presence of a very extraordinary guests the likes of Branford Marsalis, Dianne Reeves, Richard Bona, Josh Groban and Ezra Koenig (Vampire Weekend) offering a range of classic Kidjo and some covers like the precious "Move On Up "Curtis Mayfield. "Spirit Rising" highlights the stunning voice of Angelique and the exuberant spirit that breathed only during his magical live performances. The entire concert is a deep and personal tribute to his country and the beauty of the experiences that African culture has transmitted as a child, traditions and culture that Angelique continues to share and embrace. Born in Benin, West Africa, Angelique Kidjo is considered by Time Magazine as 'the greatest diva of Africa', the BBC has been included in the list of major African icons, is part of the 'Top 100 Most Inspiring Women in the World' the prestigious Guardian and has been included in the Forbes list of 40 Most Powerful Celebrities in Africa '. An album not to miss that consecrates Angelique Kidjo queen of African music.