Saw Angelique Kidjo at the Barrymore last night. What a fantastic concert. She is so infectiously joyful, and the music is so wonderful, you can’t leave without a smile on your face. She sings mostly in a couple of African languages, so you really focus on the music and how it makes you feel. By the end of the concert, about a third of the house was on their feet, huddled close to the stage, dancing. Her albums are great, but nothing prepares you for the live experience – her voice has extraordinary power.
If you want a taste, here’s an MP3 (2.8 MB). Let me know what you think.
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I am so freaking jealous that you got to see her perform! Damn, I’d give — well, any number of parts of my anatomy I’m not using at the moment – to see her!