Carnegie Hall presents Angélique Kidjo – Celebrating 40 Years of Music
$23.50-$120
- Angélique Kidjo, voice
- Nile Rodgers, guitar
- Baaba Maal, guitar
- The Color of Noize Orchestra
- Derrick Hodge, conductor
Global icon and five-time Grammy Award winner Angélique Kidjo returns to Carnegie Hall in celebration of her incomparable 40-year (and counting!) career with a concert that includes selections from her latest project, African Symphony, as well as performances with her band of songs that have defined her career. Joining her for this special performance are Nile Rodgers, one of the most influential American guitarists, songwriters, and producers of the past 50 years; and Baaba Maal, a world-renowned, world-traveling Senegalese singer, guitarist, composer, and humanitarian. With arrangements by Derrick Hodge, known for his work with Robert Glasper and Common, the evening features hits from legends like Miriam Makeba, Fela Kuti, and more, plus special appearances by additional artists from across the African diaspora and beyond. Experience an extraordinary evening with Kidjo, who continues to inspire a new generation of artists and audiences worldwide.
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