Angelique Kidjo is more than just one of the world 's best loved African singers she is a musical ambassador for her country, Benin, and indeed, for the entire African continent. While she ha stepped her music in the tribal and pop rhythms of her West African heritage, the Benin born, Paris/Brooklyn based Kidjo has crossed musical boundaries by blending a variety of styles, including Funk, Salsa, Jazz, Souk and Makossa. [Note: This product is an authorized CD-R and is manufactured on demand].