Spirit Rising: My Life, My Music
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| Rating | : | 4.73 (616 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0062071793 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 256 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-10-12 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Kidjo writes beautifully of the spirituality of singing, the public giving of self to the audience, and the intimate opening of the self to the spirit. In a memoir as vivacious as she is, Kidjo recounts her journey from the western African nation to international stardom. Photographs enhance this chronicle of the life of a vibrant singer and activist. Kidjo’s music was heavily influenced by Miriam Makeba and Aretha Franklin as well as a growing awareness of racial injustice in the U.S., South Africa, and her own country, then under a Communist regime. She fled to Paris rather than succumb to
Her eloquent, inspiring narrative is paired with more than one hundred colorful photographs documenting Angélique's life and experiences, as well as a sampling of recipes that has sustained her on her remarkable odyssey.. When the Communists took over, they silenced her dynamic culture and demanded that she sing in praise of them. Grammy Award-winning singer Angélique Kidjo is known for her electrifying voice and fearless advocacy work. In this intimate memoir, she reveals how she escaped Communist Africa to make her dreams a reality, and how she's prompting others all around the world to reac
She has collaborated with artists including Carlos Santana, Peter Gabriel, Alicia Keys, Josh Groban, Branford Marsalis, and Joss Stone, and has been praised by leading political figures such as Bill Clinton, Nelson Mandela, and Desmond Tutu. Rachel Wenrick received an MFA from Columbia University. Angélique Kidjo is a Grammy Award-winning musician, a UNICEF ambassador, and the founder of the Batonga Foundation, which gives African girls ac
"I am so glad to know more about this activist for women worldwide" according to B. Bardwell. I was unaware of Angelique Kidjo until I was shown one of her music videos a few weeks ago. I was entranced and started looking around for more, which eventually led to this book. It is a fast and insightful read about an inspiring woman. I am so glad to know more about this activist for women worldwide.The prose is engaging and makes you want to keep reading. The photographs are generous and very high quality.. Heart Soaring Elizabeth Geitz Angelique Kidjo's autobiography, Spirit Rising, is the story of an inspirational musical journey across continents - from her life in Benin, West Africa; to exile in Paris; to singing to a sold out audience at Carnegie Hall. Keeping African culture alive through her much heralded musical talents, blending traditions, and singing about justice, Kidjo seeks to bring about social change through the beat, music and lyrics of African music.Using the power of her voice in song, Angelique uses that same voice to speak out as a Unicef Goodwill Ambassador, t. OntheClouds said You will enjoy Angelique's music even more after reading this book. I've always loved Angelique's music and her loving spirit. This book gave me an even greater appreciation for Angelique as a person, as well as insight into the inspirations and meanings behind many of her songs, which makes listening to them all the sweeter for me. You will learn about her upbringing and the hardships she endured, including leaving her country to gain freedom to sing what her heart desired in France, instead of the communist-dictated propaganda music that she was forced to sing in her country.Her music is captivating--the first son