World class in Basel. Angélique Kidjo sits in the Nr.-1 spot in the World Music yearly charts. She comes from the West African country of Benin, where music is rhythmic and charged with energy. This complements the little whirlwind and dancing genius. The confident and politically active woman turns her performances into spectacles.

Toure Kunda from Senegal already became famous with world music more than 20 years ago. An African firework of the supreme class with dancing opportunities in the seat free zone on the parquet floor.