Beninese-born singer Angélique Kidjo (1960) is one of the most influential voices in international music. A five-time Grammy Award winner, she fuses the West African traditions of her youth with American R&B, funk, jazz, and influences from Europe and Latin America.

Since leaving Benin in the 1980s, Kidjo has lived and worked between France and the United States. Fluent in English, French, and Yoruba, she has collaborated with an impressive range of artists, including Kronos Quartet, Alicia Keys, Bono, Philip Glass, Ziggy Marley, and Youssou N’Dour.

Her musical scope spans from pop to classical music, and from French chansons to contemporary crossovers. In 2022, Kidjo served as associate artist at the Holland Festival, once again highlighting her artistic versatility and commitment to social issues. With her powerful voice, charismatic stage presence, and ability to build bridges between cultures, Kidjo stands as a unique force in contemporary music.