Angelique Kidjo News

DJ Tennis & Ashee unveil 'On My Own Now (ft. Lady Donli)'

by Michael Major — August 5, 2022

A smooth deep house track laced with Lady Donli’s slick vocals, ‘On My Own Now’ is the perfect track for soundtracking steamy summer evenings.

World Music Institute Announces Fall/Winter 2022-2023 Season

by Stephi Wild — July 18, 2022

WMI celebrates its 37th year in NYC with 18 performances featuring artists from over 20 countries, including Botswana, Brazil, Democratic Republic of Congo, Dominican Republic, England, Estonia, Ethiopia, Finland, Ghana, India, Iran, Iraq, Ireland, Korea, Mali, Morocco, South Africa, Spain, Ukraine,

Chicago Philharmonic Performs MARVEL STUDIOS' BLACK PANTHER LIVE IN CONCERT

by A.A. Cristi — May 11, 2022

The Chicago Philharmonic Society will present and perform Marvel Studios' Black Panther in Concert at the historic Chicago Theatre, 175 N State St, Chicago, June 18, 2022 at 7:30 pm, the weekend of Juneteenth.

Angélique Kidjo Will Perform At The Metropolitan Museum Of Art, April 25-26

by A.A. Cristi — April 8, 2022

Five-time Grammy Award winner Angélique Kidjo—one of the most singular and extraordinary voices in international music—will return to The Metropolitan Museum of Art for concert performances on Monday and Tuesday, April 25 and 26.

Master Percussionist/Vocalist Pedrito Martinez Brings Afro-Cuban Magic to Roulette

by Stephi Wild — April 5, 2022

A consummate master of the Afro-Cuban folkloric music and the bata drum, Pedrito Martinez is one of Cuba's hottest musical exports.

Find Out Who Won at the 2022 GRAMMY Awards - All the Winners!

by Michael Major — April 21, 2022

The 64th Annual GRAMMY Awards featured a tribute to Stephen Sondheim, a win for Barlow and Bear's 'Unofficial Bridgerton Musical,' Lady Gaga and Tony Bennett for their 'Love For Sale' Cole Porter duets album, Olivia Rodrigo, and more.

McCarter Continues the Season with A Robust Lineup of Musicals, Tour Premieres, Comedy, Dance, and More

by A.A. Cristi — March 11, 2022

McCarter continues the season with a jam-packed lineup of music, theater, dance, and family programming.

Chicago Philharmonic Presents Marvel's BLACK PANTHER

by A.A. Cristi — March 2, 2022

The Chicago Philharmonic Society will present and perform Marvel Studios' Black Panther in Concert at the historic Chicago Theatre June 18, 2022 at 7:30 pm, the weekend of Juneteenth.

Janie Barnett Re-imagines Cole Porter At City Winery's Loft

by Stephi Wild — February 18, 2022

THE LOFT AT CITY WINERY presents Janie Barnett as she re-imagines Cole Porter on March 27, 2022.

SOMI & Gregory Porter to Release 'Love Taste Like Strawberries'

by Michael Major — February 10, 2022

On February 11th and just in time for Valentine’s Day, Grammy-nominated vocalist SOMI will release her new single, “Love Tastes Like Strawberries,” featuring two-time Grammy Award-winning songwriter and vocalist Gregory Porter.

SOMI to Release New Album ZENZILE: THE REIMAGINATION OF MIRIAM MAKEBA

by Marissa Tomeo — January 23, 2022

On March 4, 2022, Grammy-nominated vocalist, and songwriter Somi will release her new album, Zenzile: The Reimagination Of Miriam Makeba, a celebration of the late Makeba’s invaluable musical contributions and messages of social justice.

VIDEO: Burna Boy & WizKid Release 'B. D'OR'

by Michael Major — January 7, 2022

The song was produced by Nigerian British producer P2j and is inspired by the Ballon d’Or, one of the biggest trophies given to professional soccer players.

Janie Barnett to Re-Imagine Cole Porter at City Winery's Loft

by Chloe Rabinowitz — December 28, 2021

THE LOFT AT CITY WINERY will present Janie Barnett as she reimagines Cole Porter on January 23rd, 2022.

Burna Boy Shares New Single 'B. D'OR'

by Michael Major — December 14, 2021

The global giant, Burna Boy, has unleashed his latest single “B.

Ahrens & Flaherty, Christy Altomare and More to Join JAMIE DEROY & FRIENDS

by Chloe Rabinowitz — November 16, 2021

Show business tour de force and eight-time Tony Award-winning producer Jamie deRoy will bring her acclaimed Jamie deRoy & friends cabaret show to New York’s famed Birdland, Monday, December 6th, at 7:00 p.

Cape Town Festival Returns And Joins Hands With Artscape To Assist Struggling Artists

by Stephi Wild — November 10, 2021

Former CT Festival CEO, Yusuf Ganief, has returned as Executive Chairperson, to revive the ailing Cape Town Festival to support struggling artists, battling for survival under the economic pressures caused by the Covid Pandemic.

Cher to Perform in Streaming Event to Benefit Buddhist Monastery and Nunnery in Nepal

by Michael Major — November 1, 2021

Cher is set to perform as part of WisdomSound, a benefit concert for the Ka-Nying Shedrub Ling Monastery and Nagi Nunnery in Nepal with special guest Richard Gere, on November 8.

Angelique Kidjo Comes to the Flynn Center This Weekend

by Stephi Wild — October 22, 2021

The concert comes on the heels of Kidjo's album Mother Nature, which was released in June and is her first album of original music in 7 years.

BAM Announces Star-Studded Lineup For R&B Festival At Fort Greene Park

by A.A. Cristi — September 20, 2021

BAM R&B Festival returns for two weekends of free performances at Fort Greene Park, set for Saturdays and Sundays, October 2—3 and October 9—10.

VIDEO: Renee Fleming Launches 'Healing Breath' Series to Help COVID-19 Survivors

by Stephi Wild — August 3, 2021

Soprano and Arts/Health Advocate Renée Fleming has launched Healing Breath: a series of breathing exercises shared by opera singers, actors and Broadway stars for anyone trying to regain breath after illness.