memoir: Spirit Rising: My Life, My Music
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"Spirit Rising: My Life, My Music" is the memoir of Beninese singer-songwriter Angélique Kidjo, chronicling her journey from West Africa to international musical acclaim and her activism for human rights.
All labels observed (1)
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| memoir: Spirit Rising: My Life, My Music canonical | 1 |
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Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
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Target entity: memoir: Spirit Rising: My Life, My Music Context triple: [Angélique Kidjo, notableWork, memoir: Spirit Rising: My Life, My Music]
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My Life and Music
"My Life and Music" is the autobiographical memoir of renowned pianist Artur Schnabel, reflecting on his life, career, and artistic philosophy.
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B.
memoir "Sing to Me: My Story of Making Music, Finding Magic, and Searching for Who's Next"
"Sing to Me: My Story of Making Music, Finding Magic, and Searching for Who's Next" is a memoir by music executive Antonio "L.A." Reid that chronicles his rise in the music industry, his work with major artists, and his reflections on creativity and success.
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C.
memoir "Unfaithful Music & Disappearing Ink"
"Unfaithful Music & Disappearing Ink" is Elvis Costello’s expansive, reflective memoir that intertwines his life story with the evolution of his music and the broader landscape of popular culture.
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D.
My Life (autobiography)
"My Life" is the political autobiography of David Lange, former Prime Minister of New Zealand, recounting his life, career, and leadership during pivotal events such as the anti-nuclear movement.
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E.
A Life in Music
A Life in Music is an autobiographical book by renowned pianist and conductor Daniel Barenboim, reflecting on his career, musical philosophy, and experiences in the world of classical music.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
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Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: memoir: Spirit Rising: My Life, My Music Target entity description: "Spirit Rising: My Life, My Music" is the memoir of Beninese singer-songwriter Angélique Kidjo, chronicling her journey from West Africa to international musical acclaim and her activism for human rights.
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A.
My Life and Music
"My Life and Music" is the autobiographical memoir of renowned pianist Artur Schnabel, reflecting on his life, career, and artistic philosophy.
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B.
memoir "Sing to Me: My Story of Making Music, Finding Magic, and Searching for Who's Next"
"Sing to Me: My Story of Making Music, Finding Magic, and Searching for Who's Next" is a memoir by music executive Antonio "L.A." Reid that chronicles his rise in the music industry, his work with major artists, and his reflections on creativity and success.
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C.
memoir "Unfaithful Music & Disappearing Ink"
"Unfaithful Music & Disappearing Ink" is Elvis Costello’s expansive, reflective memoir that intertwines his life story with the evolution of his music and the broader landscape of popular culture.
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D.
My Life (autobiography)
"My Life" is the political autobiography of David Lange, former Prime Minister of New Zealand, recounting his life, career, and leadership during pivotal events such as the anti-nuclear movement.
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E.
A Life in Music
A Life in Music is an autobiographical book by renowned pianist and conductor Daniel Barenboim, reflecting on his career, musical philosophy, and experiences in the world of classical music.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (46)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
autobiography
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book ⓘ memoir ⓘ |
| author | Angélique Kidjo NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| chroniclesJourneyFrom | West Africa NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| chroniclesJourneyTo | international musical acclaim ⓘ |
| coAuthor | Rachel Wenrick NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| countryOfPublication |
United States of America
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surface form:
United States
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| features |
accounts of political unrest in Benin
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discussions of collaboration with international artists ⓘ narratives of exile and relocation ⓘ reflections on global music influences ⓘ stories about growing up in Cotonou, Benin ⓘ |
| focusesOn |
Angélique Kidjo’s activism
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Angélique Kidjo’s childhood in Benin ⓘ Angélique Kidjo’s musical career ⓘ |
| genre |
music memoir
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non-fiction ⓘ |
| highlights |
Angélique Kidjo’s advocacy for girls’ education
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Angélique Kidjo’s campaigns against child marriage ⓘ Angélique Kidjo’s support for refugees ⓘ Angélique Kidjo’s work with UNICEF ⓘ |
| includes |
commentary on African politics
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personal anecdotes ⓘ photographs ⓘ reflections on motherhood ⓘ |
| language | English ⓘ |
| mainTheme |
African identity
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human rights activism ⓘ migration ⓘ music ⓘ women’s empowerment ⓘ |
| notableFor |
depicting the rise of an African woman to global stardom
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emphasizing the role of family and culture in artistic development ⓘ linking personal narrative with political history of Benin ⓘ |
| portrays |
cross-cultural artistic collaboration
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the challenges of being a female artist from Africa ⓘ the power of music as a tool for social change ⓘ |
| setting |
Benin
NERFINISHED
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France ⓘ United States of America ⓘ
surface form:
United States
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| subject | Angélique Kidjo NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| targetAudience |
readers interested in African biographies
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readers interested in human rights activism ⓘ readers interested in world music ⓘ |
| timePeriodCovered | Angélique Kidjo’s life from childhood to international fame ⓘ |
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Subject: memoir: Spirit Rising: My Life, My Music Description of subject: "Spirit Rising: My Life, My Music" is the memoir of Beninese singer-songwriter Angélique Kidjo, chronicling her journey from West Africa to international musical acclaim and her activism for human rights.
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subject surface form:
Angélique Kidjo