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All Hail Angélique!: At the age of 64, the Beninese-French singer-songwriter Angélique Kidjo lives joyfully, performs powerfully and gives relentlessly. Photo: Patrick Fouque
ABU DHABI

Angélique Kidjo still sings with purpose

The Grammy-winning icon brings joy, power and purpose to the stage — and there’s no sign she’s slowing down

  • Kibo Ngowi
7 min read
Wayne Shorter had an emotionally taxing life, which inevitably coloured his tone on the saxophone
ABDULLAH IBRAHIM

Spirituality at the core of sax great’s sound

Oyama Mabandla explores the idea that artistic success has spiritual bliss at its centre.

  • Oyama Mabandla
6 min read