Youssou N'Dour and Angelique Kidjo at The Greek

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As my newly discovered good luck would have it, I won tickets the day after I signed up! Last night my sister and I went to see Youssou N'Dour and Angelique Kidjo at The Greek theater.  It was a great show! The rhythm of the music was incredible and the crowd was diverse and energetic. This was my first time attending a concert at the historic Greek Theater and I had never heard African music live either, it was truly a treat!  What's better than seeing an amazing concert, surrounded by wonderful people, free of charge?  It just doesn't get much better than that!

Youssou N'Dour is a singer and percussionist from Senegal. His deep melodic voice radiated power. He started his set with Reggae and took us on a journey to Africa.

Music has always been an important part of Youssou's life, he has been performing since the ripe age of 12. He was a guest star on Peter Gabriel's album, So, in 1986, which introduced him to North America and Britain.  He is also a social and political activist and holds an honorary doctorate from Yale University.

Visit the Youssou N'Dour official website for more information on upcoming performances and album releases.

Angelique Kidjo is a Grammy nominated singer from the Republic of Benin (in West Africa). She is absolutely amazing! Her energy illuminates the stages and touches every single audience member, she had nearly everyone in the crowd dancing!

Angelique was born a star, performing in her mother's theater troupe at age six. She has collaborated with music legend Herbie Hancock on his Possibilities album (2005) and a verse from her song "Wé-Wé" was featured on an episode of The Simpsons. She is also an activist and UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador.

Stop by Angelique Kidjo's official website and like her on Facebook too.

The Greek Theater is an outdoor theater nestled in a little cozy nook in Los Angeles' Griffith Park. Built in 1929, The Greek Theater is modeled after ancient Greek amphitheaters. During World War II it was used as US Army barracks.  Many famous acts have graced the stage, including Judy Garland, Harry Belafonte, Ray Charles, and many more.

The Greek is a fabulous venue, great for summer concerts. From what I could tell every seat in the house offers a great view of the stage and it's not too big, which makes the acoustics outstanding. I will most definitely be going back the first chance I get!

Visit the Greek Theater website for news on upcoming performances. Follow them on Twitter and "like" them on Facebook.


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