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"La Vida Es Un Carnaval" is a vibrant video that captures the joyous spirit of salsa icon Celia Cruz, and features Afrobeat drum pioneer Tony Allen. the first music video from her just-released and lauded new album Celia.

THE neW album “Celia,” IS a tribute to
the Afro-Cuban singer Celia Cruz, and Angelique Kidjo
IS not shying away from any challenges.

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

Angelique Kidjo premieres Philip Glass' new “Lodger” Symphony at the Disney Hall with the LA Philharmonic

Jan 11, 2019

Angelique Kidjo premieres Philip Glass' new “Lodger” Symphony at the Disney Hall with the LA Philharmonic

Jan 11, 2019

Jan 11, 2019

Angelique sings under Paris Arc De Triomphe in front of the world leaders to commemorate WW1 centennial.

Nov 11, 2018

Angelique sings under Paris Arc De Triomphe in front of the world leaders to commemorate WW1 centennial.

Nov 11, 2018

Nov 11, 2018

Premiere of "Queen Of Sheba” a symphonic collaboration with Ibrahim Maalouf at the Jazz A Vienne Festival

Jul 9, 2018

Premiere of "Queen Of Sheba” a symphonic collaboration with Ibrahim Maalouf at the Jazz A Vienne Festival

Jul 9, 2018

Jul 9, 2018

Harvard University names Angelique Kidjo as 2018 Jazz Master

Apr 16, 2018

Harvard University names Angelique Kidjo as 2018 Jazz Master

Apr 16, 2018

Apr 16, 2018

The world famous Avignon Theatre Festival 2017 ended with the show “Femme Noire" given in the historical Cour d’Honneur Du Palais Des Papes.

Jul 25, 2017

The world famous Avignon Theatre Festival 2017 ended with the show “Femme Noire" given in the historical Cour d’Honneur Du Palais Des Papes.

Jul 25, 2017

Jul 25, 2017

Angelique receives the African Movie Academy Award

Jul 15, 2017

Angelique receives the African Movie Academy Award

Jul 15, 2017

Jul 15, 2017

The Opening of the African American History and Culture in Washington, DC

Sep 24, 2016

The Opening of the African American History and Culture in Washington, DC

Sep 24, 2016

Sep 24, 2016

Angelique received the Amnesty International "Ambassador of Conscience Award"

May 28, 2016

Angelique received the Amnesty International "Ambassador of Conscience Award"

May 28, 2016

May 28, 2016

Angelique wins her third Grammy with the album SINGS

Feb 15, 2016

Angelique wins her third Grammy with the album SINGS

Feb 15, 2016

Feb 15, 2016

Angelique Kidjo sells out the Philharmonie De Paris

Oct 3, 2015

Angelique Kidjo sells out the Philharmonie De Paris

Oct 3, 2015

Oct 3, 2015

Angelique Kidjo on Instagram

Beautiful Maori culture! Thank you for a very moving welcoming ceremony. @womadnz

Sunset at the Surf Club of New Plymouth in advance to @womadnz in New Zealand!
#RemainInLight

In the heart of a foggy New Zealand on the way to @womad

« Byrning Down The Park » Today in @thetiser newspaper after the beautiful @womadelaide show #RemainInLight @davidbyrneofficial

Cooking my special Beninese spinach dish at #tastetheworld today at @womadelaide !

#Repost @neildoody
As expected @angeliquekidjo was a real highlight at @womadelaide - performed most of the new “Remain In Light” tribute album, sang in the crowd, invited @fatoumata_diawara__ onstage and then a whole bunch of other performers.

I’m delighted to introduce to you my tribute to the Queen of Salsa, Celia Cruz! 💃 I hope you like the album cover by the incredible artist, @omar_viktor. “Celia” is out on April 19th! Stay tuned for pre-order info☀

Just arrived in Sydney for my #RemainInLight concert on March 8th at the @sydneyoperahouse !!! So happy to be back!

Rest In Peace Tohon Stan, Beninese legend. Your music inspired me deeply.

Yesterday after an amazing show at the @harristheaterchicago with Ladysmith Black Mambazo, my band @yayo_serka @magatte_fall_official @michaelolatuja Dominic James @flymyspcshp and my dear dear friend @merk2577 !!!!

Chillin in Paris today!

Beautiful night @carnegiehall for @tibethouse.us during an amazing concert directed by @philipglassmusic w/ so many friends: @JonBatiste, @Laurieandersonofficial, @BlondieOfficial, @thisispattismith, @JasonIsbell, @nathanielrateliff, @tenzinchoegyal and @colbertlateshow!

Excited to announce I’ll be opening for @vampireweekend on Sept. 6th at @thegarden!

#Repost @nowseek with @get_repost
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Angélique Kidjo - Remain in Light (Vinyl Me, Please Exclusive Yellow Highlighter Vinyl, limited to 200)
아프로 비트에 영향을 받은 포스트-펑크 앨범이자, Talking Heads의 최고 명반인 Remain in Light를, 아프리카 최고 디바인 Angélique Kidjo가 곡 하나하나 새롭게 만들어 낸 앨범. 사실 이 사람 잘 모름. 위키피디아에서 찾아봄.ㅎ 암튼 아프리카 영향을 받은 앨범을 진짜 아프리카식으로 풀어냄.
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REMAIN IN LIGHT

Angelique Kidjo's version of the Talking Heads’ classic 1980 album, with superstar producer Jeff Bhasker (Kanye West, Jay Z, Drake, Beyoncé, Bruno Mars, and Taylor Swift), reinterpreting classic songs with electrifying rhythms, African guitars, and layered backing vocals.

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