Artist artifact

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Angélique Kidjo

Beninese singer, UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador, world music star

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Angélique Kidjo — portrait photograph
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Biography

Beninese singer, UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador, world music star

Influence

Brought West African music to global audiences, influenced world music

Historical context

Beninese singer, UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador, world music star Brought West African music to global audiences, influenced world music Has won 4 Grammy Awards and is a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador

Associated instruments

  • Vocals
  • Traditional Beninese instruments
  • Modern instruments

Specimen note

Has won 4 Grammy Awards and is a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador

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