On "Eve", her highly anticipated Savoy Records debut named for her own
mother as well as the mythical mother of all living, the Beninese born,
Grammy Award winning singer/songwriter builds on this ever-evolving
legacy with a 13-track, three interlude set of melodically rich,
rhythmically powerful expressions of female empowerment. These songs
become all the more intimate and emotionally urgent with Kidjos dynamic
collaborations with traditional women s choirs from Kenya and various
cities and villages in Benin. The singer and her newfound native lady
friends sing in a wide array of native Beninese languages, including Fon
(Kidjo s first language), Yoruba, Goun, and Mina.
"Eve" is an album of remembrance of African women I grew up with and a
testament to the pride and strength that hide behind the smile that
masks everyday troubles, says Kidjo, whose accolades include a 20 year
discography, thousands of concerts around the world and being named
Africa s premier diva (Time Magazine) and the undisputed Queen of
African Music (Daily Telegraph). They exuded a positivity and grace in a
time of hardship. On this recording I am letting the voices of the
women show their beauty to the world, she adds. Eve is all about
showcasing the positivity they bring to their villages, cities, culture
and the world.
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