tUnE-yArDs, ?uestlove to Cover Fela Kuti's "Lady" for Charity
tUnE-yArDs, ?uestlove rapper Ahmir Thompson and Akua Naru have joined together with African singer Angelique Kidjo as part of a compilation for charity. According to Pitchfork, the artists will record a cover of Fela Kuti’s “Lady,” which will be included on Red Hot + FELA. The album is part of the Red Hot Organization and (RED)’s initiative to raise money to fight AIDS.... read more
Found in: Music, NewsThe African Union Names Angélique Kidjo a Peace Ambassador
Benin-born musician Angélique Kidjo has been named a Peace Ambassador by the Commission of the African Union (AU). She—and 25 other ambassadors, including African musicians Manu Dibango, Youssou N’Dour and Salif Keita—will be present at celebrations for International Day of Peace on Sept. 21.... read more
Found in: Music, NewsAngélique Kidjo Makes the Record of Her Life
As a young girl growing up in the West African nation of Benin... read more
Found in: Music, FeaturesTom Waits, Louis Armstrong, Brandi Carlile, Many More Featured on Preservation Hall Jazz Band Comp
As Tom Waits first noted last month, he will be one of several notable folks featured on the latest project by New Orleans’ Preservation Jazz Hall Band.... read more
Found in: Music, NewsAngelique Kidjo gives back to Africa
Only days after finishing her supporting role on the second leg of Josh Groban's worldwide tour, vocalist Angelique Kidjo flew back to her home continent of Africa to distribute humanitarian aid. The Benin-born singer traveled to the eastern region of Chad, a country bordering the highly unstable region of Darfur, Sudan. Kidjo was joined by other high-profile female social activists in the war ravaged region, the likes of which included former Irish President Mary Robinson. The progressive humanitarians spent time visiting refugee camps in Chad, where over 200,000 Darfur refugees reside. Kidjo's latest work, a cover of the Rolling Stones'... read more
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