Angélique Kidjo

Angélique Kidjo (Born July 14, 1960) is a Grammy nominated Beninese-French singer songwriter, noted for her diverse musical influences and creative music videos.

Kidjo was born in Ouidah, Benin on July 14, 1960. By

Angélique Kidjo (Born July 14, 1960) is a Grammy nominated Beninese-French singer songwriter, noted for her diverse musical influences and creative music videos.

Kidjo was born in Ouidah, Benin on July 14, 1960. By the time she was six Kidjo was performing with her mother's theatre troupe, giving her an early appreciation for music and dance. Continuing political conflicts in Benin lead Kidjo to relocate to Paris around 1982. She started out as a backup singer in local bands, before establishing her own band, and by the end of the 1980s she had become one of the most popular live performers in Paris. She is married to musician and producer Jean Hebral.