We speak with Beninese singer Angélique Kidjo about her new album ‘Hope!!’. The influential artist discusses her music and collaborations with Pharrell Williams, Iza and more.

We speak with Beninese singer Ang&eacute;lique Kidjo about her new album &lsquo;Hope!!&rsquo;. The influential artist discusses her music and collaborations with Pharrell Williams, Iza and more.

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Angélique Kidjo: The queen of African music is back with ‘Hope!!’

We introduce Monocle Radio’s brand new podcast – Monocle Meets – where Monocle editors sit down with leaders in politics, business, culture, design and media.

We introduce Monocle Radio&rsquo;s brand new podcast &ndash; Monocle Meets &ndash; where Monocle editors sit down with leaders in politics, business, culture, design and media.

Introducing ‘Monocle Meets’

We speak with Italian duo Mind Enterprises. The former post-punk musicians, Andrea Tirone and Roberto Conigliaro, create feel-good Italo disco – a genre full of Mediterranean escapism.

We speak with Italian duo Mind Enterprises. The former post-punk musicians, Andrea Tirone and Roberto Conigliaro, create feel-good Italo disco &ndash; a genre full of Mediterranean escapism.

Feel-good Italo disco with Mind Enterprises

We speak with Brazilian director Karim Aïnouz about his latest satire, ‘Rosebush Pruning’, which follows a wealthy if perverse American family as they take up residence in a villa under the Catalonian sun. 

We speak with Brazilian director Karim A&iuml;nouz about his latest satire, &lsquo;Rosebush Pruning&rsquo;, which follows a wealthy if perverse American family as they take up residence in a villa under the Catalonian sun.&nbsp;

Angélique Kidjo: The queen of African music is back with ‘Hope!!’

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