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Kidjo Champions Global Voices on Beyond Music Vol.4
Kidjo Champions Global Voices on Beyond Music Vol.4
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Grace For The World concert at the Vatican
Grace For The World concert at the Vatican

A historic career moment: Angélique Kidjo joins an extraordinary global lineup for Grace for the World, a live concert event filmed at St. Peter’s Square in Vatican City—now streaming on Disney+.

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Grand re-opening of Paris’ Notre-Dame Cathedral
Grand re-opening of Paris’ Notre-Dame Cathedral
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Sold out Carnegie Hall concert on Nov 2nd celebrating 40 years in Music
Sold out Carnegie Hall concert on Nov 2nd celebrating 40 years in Music
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Angélique Kidjo, Royal Albert Hall 2023 - 40 years of music and activism celebrated
Angélique Kidjo, Royal Albert Hall 2023 - 40 years of music and activism celebrated
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Angelique celebrates the 90th birthday of Quincy Jones at The Hollywood Bowl
Angelique celebrates the 90th birthday of Quincy Jones at The Hollywood Bowl
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Angélique Kidjo Receives The 2023 Polar Music Prize
Angélique Kidjo Receives The 2023 Polar Music Prize
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Angelique on the cover of FORBES Africa’s Top Titans Of African Music issue
Angelique on the cover of FORBES Africa’s Top Titans Of African Music issue

It all begins with an idea.

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Angelique Kidjo wins her fifth Grammy with Mother Nature, becoming the most awarded African solo artist
Angelique Kidjo wins her fifth Grammy with Mother Nature, becoming the most awarded African solo artist

It all begins with an idea.

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Angelique Sells Out Carnegie Hall With Her "Mother Nature” Concert
Angelique Sells Out Carnegie Hall With Her "Mother Nature” Concert
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The TIME Magazine 100 Most Influential People of 2021
The TIME Magazine 100 Most Influential People of 2021

It all begins with an idea.

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Angelique Sings for the Opening Ceremony of the 2021 Olympic Games in Tokyo
Angelique Sings for the Opening Ceremony of the 2021 Olympic Games in Tokyo

It all begins with an idea.

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Angelique Kidjo is included in the BBC list of the 100 most inspiring and influential women from around the world for 2020
Angelique Kidjo is included in the BBC list of the 100 most inspiring and influential women from around the world for 2020
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The BBC dubs Angelique Kidjo “Queen Of African Music” after her CELIA performance at the Royal Albert Hall
The BBC dubs Angelique Kidjo “Queen Of African Music” after her CELIA performance at the Royal Albert Hall
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Angelique Kidjo on the front page of the New York Times to celebrate her birthday and the anniversary of Benin Independence
Angelique Kidjo on the front page of the New York Times to celebrate her birthday and the anniversary of Benin Independence
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New ‘Pata Pata’ music video released by UNICEF gets 24 million views on Facebook
New ‘Pata Pata’ music video released by UNICEF gets 24 million views on Facebook
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Angelique wins her fourth Grammy with her album CELIA
Angelique wins her fourth Grammy with her album CELIA
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Angelique Kidjo curates a Perspective Series for Carnegie Hall’s 2019-2020 Season
Angelique Kidjo curates a Perspective Series for Carnegie Hall’s 2019-2020 Season
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Angelique Kidjo is the first woman featured on the 2019 CNN list of Africa’s Biggest Music Stars
Angelique Kidjo is the first woman featured on the 2019 CNN list of Africa’s Biggest Music Stars
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Angelique Kidjo premieres Philip Glass' new “Lodger” Symphony at the Disney Hall with the LA Philharmonic
Angelique Kidjo premieres Philip Glass' new “Lodger” Symphony at the Disney Hall with the LA Philharmonic
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Angelique sings under Paris Arc De Triomphe in front of the world leaders to commemorate WW1 centennial.
Angelique sings under Paris Arc De Triomphe in front of the world leaders to commemorate WW1 centennial.
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Premiere of "Queen Of Sheba” a symphonic collaboration with Ibrahim Maalouf at the Jazz A Vienne Festival
Premiere of "Queen Of Sheba” a symphonic collaboration with Ibrahim Maalouf at the Jazz A Vienne Festival
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Harvard University names Angelique Kidjo as 2018 Jazz Master
Harvard University names Angelique Kidjo as 2018 Jazz Master
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The world famous Avignon Theatre Festival 2017 ended with the show “Femme Noire" given in the historical Cour d’Honneur Du Palais Des Papes. 
The world famous Avignon Theatre Festival 2017 ended with the show “Femme Noire" given in the historical Cour d’Honneur Du Palais Des Papes. 
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Angelique receives the African Movie Academy Award
Angelique receives the African Movie Academy Award
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The Opening of the African American History and Culture in Washington, DC
The Opening of the African American History and Culture in Washington, DC
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Angelique received the Amnesty International "Ambassador of Conscience Award"
Angelique received the Amnesty International "Ambassador of Conscience Award"
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Angelique wins her third Grammy with the album SINGS
Angelique wins her third Grammy with the album SINGS
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Angelique sings for the opening of the 2015 United Nations General Assembly
Angelique sings for the opening of the 2015 United Nations General Assembly
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Angelique Kidjo sells out the Philharmonie De Paris
Angelique Kidjo sells out the Philharmonie De Paris
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Concert with the San Francisco Symphony
Concert with the San Francisco Symphony
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Angelique tops the Forbes Afrique's 100 most influential women list
Angelique tops the Forbes Afrique's 100 most influential women list
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Angelique Kidjo’s Album "Eve” Wins A Grammy
Angelique Kidjo’s Album "Eve” Wins A Grammy
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Angelique receives the Crystal Award from the World Economic Forum in Davos
Angelique receives the Crystal Award from the World Economic Forum in Davos
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Angelique's collaboration with Philip Glass: IFÉ, THREE YORÙBÁ SONGS
Angelique's collaboration with Philip Glass: IFÉ, THREE YORÙBÁ SONGS
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"Mama Africa", Tribute to Miriam Makeba at Carnegie Hall
"Mama Africa", Tribute to Miriam Makeba at Carnegie Hall
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The Guardian lists Angelique as one of the "100 most inspiring women in the World"
The Guardian lists Angelique as one of the "100 most inspiring women in the World"
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Angelique Kidjo sells out Carnegie Hall
Angelique Kidjo sells out Carnegie Hall
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Angelique Kidjo is named one of the 50 African Icons by the BBC
Angelique Kidjo is named one of the 50 African Icons by the BBC
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Angelique Kidjo sings at the Official Kick Off Concert of the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa
Angelique Kidjo sings at the Official Kick Off Concert of the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa
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Angelique Kidjo wins a Grammy Award for her Album DJIN DJIN
Angelique Kidjo wins a Grammy Award for her Album DJIN DJIN
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Angelique Kidjo is one of the founders of the Batonga Foundation for Girls Education in Africa
Angelique Kidjo is one of the founders of the Batonga Foundation for Girls Education in Africa
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Angelique Kidjo in Vanity Fair
Angelique Kidjo in Vanity Fair
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TIME Magazine calls Angelique Kidjo "Africa Premier Diva"
TIME Magazine calls Angelique Kidjo "Africa Premier Diva"
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Angelique Kidjo sings for Nelson Mandela at the first 46664 concert in Cape Town
Angelique Kidjo sings for Nelson Mandela at the first 46664 concert in Cape Town
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Angelique Kidjo is a UNICEF International Goodwill Ambassador since 2002
Angelique Kidjo is a UNICEF International Goodwill Ambassador since 2002
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The Music Video for Agolo is nominated for a Grammy
The Music Video for Agolo is nominated for a Grammy
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The Album Logozo is reaching #1 is the World Music Billboard Chart
The Album Logozo is reaching #1 is the World Music Billboard Chart
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