Last Sunday, African diva and feminist mastermind Angélique Kidjo sang in the Baalbek International Festival, at the old Roman ruins at the heart of the restive Lebanese valley of the Bekaa. Kidjo is a fantastic singer and a master of the stage. At the beginning of the concert, it was taking a while for the crowd, with the usual share of sophisticated, urban Beirutis and expatriates, to warm up to the African and Latin rhythms. However, after three or four songs her velvety voice, frenetic dancing and off-kilter jokes had the whole public dancing and singing along. Continue reading “Death and blessings in the Bekaa”
Death and blessings in the Bekaa
