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Angelique Kidjo, 'Africa's Premier Diva,' Performs With San Francisco Symphony

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 (Courtesy of Angelique Kidjo)

Hailed by Time Magazine as “Africa’s premier diva,” singer-songwriter Angelique Kidjo has worked with a wide range of artists including Carlos Santana and Alicia Keys. The award-winning singer joins us to talk about her collaboration with the San Francisco Symphony, her foundation for girls’ education and why she thinks music is such a powerful unifier.

 

Angelique Kidjo – "Agolo"

 

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Anjelique Kidjo, singer, songwriter, Grammy Award-winning musician, a UNICEF ambassador and founder of the Batonga Foundation to help give girls in Africa access to education

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Angelique Kidjo – "Batonga"

 

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