Wednesday April 9, 2008
Angélique Kidjo
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"[Kidjo's] supercharged pipes have never sounded better, her irresistible energy and joie de vivre never more palpable... Kidjo reaffirms her global-diva credentials." -LA Weekly
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Wednesday, April 9, 2008 8:00 pm / Kenan Auditorium
The explosive growth in the popularity of world music during the past several decades has broadened the boundaries of the world, reminding listeners of the vast cultural wealth and diversity in this wired age. The music of African-born songstress Angélique Kidjo offers another perspective: that the world is also much smaller than we think, and that no matter how far flung its peoples may be, subtle lines of interconnection span the globe, uniting its people. In the course of her successful career, Angélique Kidjo has spread her rhythmic Afro-funk fusion to the four corners of the globe, touring with artists such as Josh Groban. With her fun-loving personality, on-stage charisma and unique voice, Kidjo is one of the most popular artists on today's world music scene.
Tickets: $20 adults, $16 UNCW employees and seniors 65+, $6 UNCW and area students. Call Kenan Box Office 910.962.3500. Campus members may also visit Sharky's Box Office in the Fisher Student Center.
Sponsored by the UNCW Arts In Action Performance Series
***For UNCW Students***
Free ticket vouchers available beginning Wed, April 2 at Sharky's Box Office. Available on a first come, first serve basis.
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