The 5 Songs That Shaped Angélique Kidjo
Beninese two-time Grammy winner Angélique Kidjo shares the 5 songs that shaped her.
February 16, 2015
Salif Keita: "Cono"
"The first time I heard the album Soro, it inspired me so much: IT showed me how to present the beauty of African traditional music in a modern way without losing its spirit. The modern musical arrangement was like a great frame around a precious gem that was voice of Salif and song." –Angélique Kidjo
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