The African born singer/songwriter returns to her roots with an album of songs that influenced her youth. On this 2010 release, she pays tribute to those who influenced her, such as African artists such as Miriam Makeba, American R&B artists like Aretha Franklin, and her mother. Oyo is rich and full of soft, powerful vocals and a resounding pulse that serves as the heartbeat of her songs and the connection to her native country.

Oyo features Kidjo partnering with such luminaries as Bono, John Legend, superb guitarist/singer Lionel Loueke (who also is a native of Kidjo's home country Benin), Carlos Santana, Roy Hargrove, and Afro Beat band Antibalas to create an album which is truly global in scope.

Kidjo continues to receive an abundance of critical praise from USA Today and the Associated Press to appearances on CNN, The Tonight Show, The Late Show With David Letterman and The CBS Saturday Early Show. An inspiring performer, she is also a dedicated humanitarian, working for Oxfam, as a UNICEF goodwill ambassador and recently created her own charity, Batonga which is dedicated to creating a culture that promotes secondary education for girls in Africa.

Tracks:
1 Zelie
2 Samba Pa Ti [Yoruba Version]
3 Move on Up
4 Lakutshona Llanga
5 I've Got Dreams to Remember [Yoruba Version]
6 Kelele
7 Baby, I Love You
8 Dil Main Chuppa Ke Pyar Ka [From Aan]
9 Petite Fleur
10 Afia
11 Cold Sweat
12 Out of Africa [Mina Version] [From Out Of Africa]
13 Mbube

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