Tuesday, July 18, 2023 at 11 p.m. on KPBS TV / Stream now with the PBS App
In "Queen Kidjo," the five-time Grammy® winner reflects on her birth in Benin and successful musical career there, her inspiration from singers James Brown, Miriam Makeba and Bella Bellow, and her launch into superstardom where she brought African music to the world.
The dynamic film depicts the boundless energy of Kidjo and her impact on the music landscape and the world through her artistry and activism around issues of equality and women’s rights. Whether cutting a rug with President Barack Obama or performing a tribute to Harry Belafonte at the Apollo Theater in Harlem, Kidjo’s musical gifts and vitality — which have influenced many generations — are on display.
The film includes appearances by Yemi Alade, Chris Blackwell, David Byrne, David Donatien, Peter Gabriel, Alicia Keys, Yo-Yo Ma, Ibrahim Maalouf, Ziggy Marley, Youssou N’Dour, and more sharing memories and reflections about the African songstress.
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Credits: Coproduced by Black Public Media (BPM) and WORLD Channel, AFROPOP is distributed and co-presented by American Public Television
