The Beninese diva has teamed up with the Nigerian singer to speak out against injustice on “Dignity.” Angelique Kidjo is one of today’s greatest African icons. Praised by many media outlets, from the BBC to […]

In the midst of the Covid-19 pandemic that is hitting the world, Angélique Kidjo joins forces with UNICEF and sings “No Pata Pata”, a cover of Miriam Makeba’s worldwide hit “Pata Pata”. We dance, but […]

As the world hear about the sad passing of former NBA star Kobe Bryant, the prestigious Grammy Awards ceremony was held tonight at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, the player’s home. Beninese singer Angélique Kidjo […]

As we reach the midway point of 2019, here is a top 60 of the year’s best albums so far. Graphic Illustration by Julie Jargeais This first half of the year has been a very fruitful year for […]

In this week’s selection: Queen B releases a surprise live album, Angélique Kidjo dedicates her album to iconic Celia Cruz and Simi rolls out a new release. More below. Beyoncé Homecoming  Following the release of the HOMECOMING […]

After the stunning success of their critically-acclaimed third album Sharpener, London’s brass juggernauts Hackney Colliery Band blaze back onto the scene with their first collaborative album, ushering in a whole new era for the band. […]

In Celia, her new album to be released on April 19th, Beninese singer explores the African roots of the ‘Cuban Queen’ of Salsa. Throughout her career, Angelique Kidjo has focused on extracting and highlighting the African roots underlying notable artists’ […]

Great choreography for the music video of Les Amazones d’Afrique’s “Dombolo”. The first all-female supergroup of West Africa, the collective Les Amazones d’Afrique brings together musicians fighting violence against women. Whether they are undisputed stars or […]