Angélique Kidjo Celebrates Joy and Holds on to ‘HOPE!!’
Angélique Kidjo’s spirits are remarkably high for 2026, and HOPE!! is ebullient against all odds. She faces the trials of the world and sings through them.
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GlobalFEST 2023: On Stage and Tiny Desks
This year’s edition of globalFEST, the 22-year-old music event, brought an eclectic array of artists to New York stages and NPR’s Tiny Desk series.
Michael Olatuja Cooks Up Some “Lagos Pepper Soup” with Angélique Kidjo (premiere)
Bassist Michael Olatuja and legend Angélique Kidjo celebrate life and culture on "Lagos Pepper Soup".
The 10 Best World Music Albums of 2019
In each of our best "world music" albums of the year, artists ask their audience to leave behind insular world views and understand new perspectives.
Angélique Kidjo Remakes the Talking Heads’ ‘Remain in Light’ and Pays Tribute to Nigerian Influences
Angélique Kidjo takes on a classic Talking Heads record with grace and aplomb on Remain in Light.
“At the Service of the Song”: A Conversation with Angelique Kidjo
Angelique Kidjo speaks with conviction and humour about the major issues that drive her, such as the promotion of African music, the education of women, and our shared destiny as a people.
Angélique Kidjo: Eve
Angélique Kidjo delivers a jubilant affair in Eve celebrating the women of Africa.