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AngΓ©lique Kidjo
Three-time Grammy Award-winner AngΓ©lique Kidjo makes her Proms debut together with her nine-piece band in a late-night tribute to salsa legend Celia Cruz.
Three-time Grammy Award-winner AngΓ©lique Kidjo makes her Proms debut together with her nine-piece band in a late-night tribute to salsa legend Celia Cruz. Clara Amfo explores the links between the music of Cuban diva, Cruz and the traditional Yoruba music that came to America during the slave trade, and how Kidjo has combined these influences with the west African Afrobeat and juju styles.
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Fri 21 Aug 2020
23:55
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Clara Amfo |
| Musician | Angelique Kidjo |
| Producer | Serena Cross |
| Director | John Kirby |
Broadcasts
- Sun 4 Aug 2019 22:00
- Fri 21 Aug 2020 23:55
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