... most eclectic radio or club DJ set. But it's on 'Oyo,' the upcoming album from Angélique Kidjo -- due for release in February, though she gave Around the World an early listen and a chance to talk with her about it. The follow-up to the Benin-born star's 2007 contemporary world-music Grammy Award-winning album 'Djin Djin' contains all those things and more. And it's not just an exercise...
... Groovilization The Amani Kids - Nyubma ya Bwana - Songs of Peace for the Children of Kilimanjaro AngeliqueKidjo - Battu - African Playground Shantel - Planet Paprika - Planet Paprika Rupa & the April Fishes - L’elephant - Este Mundo Yeh Dede - Tres Golpes - Freedom Gilzene & the Blue Light Mento Band - Brown Girl in the Ring - Sweet Sweet Jamaica March Fourth Marching...
... of Folk’s Jim James, Andrew Bird, Ani DiFranco, Steve Earle, Richie Havens, Jason Isbell, AngeliqueKidjo, Amy LaVere, Del McCoury, Budy Miller, and Paolo Nutini. Not bad, eh? The end result is billed as a timeless and joyous celebration of New Orleans music. Proceeds from the sale of the project will benefit Preservation Hall and The Preservation Hall Music Outreach Program. “Our...
... Kikwete. Celebrities including Senegalese singer Youssou N'dour and Beninois poverty activist AngeliqueKidjo performed during the evening, saying leaders needed to do more. Former Sudanese child soldier and hip hop artist Emmanuel Jal called for greater vision and compassion. "So many people died that we don't even cry any more," he said in a performance that spoke of his...
The Grammy award-winning Soweto Gospel Choir, Beninoise singer-songwriter AngeliqueKidjo and one of South Africa's greatest artists Johnny Clegg, will headline a star-studded line-up for the Final Draw of the 2010 FIFA World Cup.
... a tipping point to help solve the water crisis. Jessica Biel, Alexandra Cousteau, Pete Wentz, AngeliqueKidjo and Jenny Fletcher will lend their names and their time in support of this important cause. Click here to register for the Run for Water Atlanta, or click here to find an event near you. Click here to read the full press release.
... with edgy improv, and Mama Africa is a joyous celebration of the voice of Miriam Makeba led by AngeliqueKidjo and featuring Baaba maal. Mixing the familiar with the new, the traditional with the experimental, infusing cultural flavours and other genres - the festival promotes a broad definition of Jazz which provides for many tastes and which always appeals to new audiences. Festival...
The Grammy award-winning Soweto Gospel Choir, Beninoise singer-songwriter AngeliqueKidjo and one of South Africa's greatest musical exports, Johnny Clegg, will headline a star-studded line-up for the 2010 Fifa World Cup Final Draw in Cape Town on 4 December.
This morning I posted an article by Dr. Orin Levine about World Pneumonia Day that appeared in Global Health Magazine and wouldn’t you know it, now we have this great contribution to the ONE Blog from him! -Chris What do Hugh Laurie, Gwyneth Paltrow, Senator Bill Frist, and Grammy winner Angélique Kidjo have in common? They are [...]
