Photo: Gnonnas Pedro
Gnonnas is a superstar in Benin with his consistently pure Afro-Cuban sounds.

Gnonnas Pedro

Although he hasn't received the world acclaim of country-woman Angelique Kidjo, Gnonnas is a superstar at home with his consistently pure Afro-Cuban sounds. His song "Azo," a swinging dance number, is really a charanga tune without the violins and flute, with the guitars and horns doing the riffing and solos. —Courtesy Calabash Music