Summary: <p>Angelique Kidjo is a Grammy Award-winning musician who grew up in the West African nation of Benin. Her unusually progressive father bucked tradition to ensure she received an education and pursued her musical talents. She was a rising star in Benin when the repressive regime then in power led her to flee to Paris, where her career took off. She eventually migrated to New York. All along, she has stayed faithful to her African roots. In 2010, her "Sound of the Drum" concert at Carnegie Hall played to a sold-out audience. She begins 2014 with a just-published memoir and a new album, "Eve." Angelique Kidjo on her journey from Benin to Brooklyn.</p>
