Angélique Kidjo shares new version of hit “AGOLO” with DJ AMÉMÉ

ANGÉLIQUE KIDJO ENLISTS AFRO-HOUSE DJ AMÉMÉ FOR NEW VERSION OF HIT “AGOLO”

“AGOLO” Artwork AGOLO (Next Gen) LISTEN: http://angeliquekidjoameme.lnk.to/AgoloNextGen (December 13th, 2024) - Today, 5x-Grammy-Award winner and 2023 Polar Music Prize recipient Angélique Kidjo enlists rising Afro-house DJ and fellow Beninese countryman AMÉMÉ for an exhilarating version of Angélique's seminal hit “AGOLO” entitled “AGOLO (Next Gen).”  This latest release concludes a busy year for both international artists. Angélique recently performed a new arrangement of the international hit “Jerusalema" at the grand reopening of the Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris, and released a recorded version of it with arrangements from her African Symphony collaborator, Derrick Hodge, featuring the Fame’s Project Orchestra, conducted by Sasho Tatarcevski. Earlier this year she received her 15th Grammy nomination; this time in the Best Global Music Performance category for “Sunlight To My Soul,” a Diane Warren collaboration with the Soweto Gospel Choir. Prior to her most recent nomination, she joined forces with Afrobeats superstar Davido on their smash single “JOY”, which he joined her on stage to perform at Carnegie Hall in November.  Afro House champion AMÉMÉ is equally busy, touring all over the world with his One Tribe movement. He will champion the track during his upcoming 22 high-energy concerts, making stops in Johannesburg, New York, Mexico and London, all leading to his Coachella debut in April 2025. Listen to “AGOLO (Next Gen)” and stay tuned for more from Angélique Kidjo coming soon.

Upcoming Angélique Kidjo Tour Dates Feb-13/2025 - Manchester, UK @ Bridgewater Hall (Philip Glass Festival) Feb-15/2025 - Paris, France @ Philharmonie de Paris Feb-28/2025 - Somerville, MA @ Somerville Theater Mar-2/2025 - Fairfax, VA @ George Mason University Center for the Arts Mar-19/2025 - Montreal, QC, Canada @ Orchestre Symphonique de Montréal Mar-20/2025 - Montreal, QC, Canada @ Orchestre Symphonique de Montréal Mar-22/2025 - Philadelphia, PA @ Zellerbach Theatre Mar-25/2025 - Toronto, Ontario @ Koerner Hall Mar-29/2025 - Savannah, GA @ Lucas Theatre Mar-30/2025 - Atlanta, GA @ Symphony Hall Apr-01/2025 - Jacksonville, FL @ Florida Theatre

About Angélique Kidjo: Noted by TIME Magazine as one of the most influential people in the world, Kidjo’s striking voice, stage presence and fluency in multiple cultures and languages have earned respect from her peers and expanded her following across national borders. Kidjo has cross-pollinated the West African traditions of her childhood in Benin with elements of American R&B, funk and jazz, as well as influences from Europe and Latin America. Her 2021 album, Mother Nature, features collaborations with young creators of West African music, Afrobeats, Afro-pop, dancehall, hip-hop, and alt-R&B, such as Burna Boy, Sampa The Great, Yemi Alade, and Earthgang. Showing off the range in her music, other recent collaborations include works with Jimmy Buffett, Philip Glass, and Yo-Yo Ma, as well as her new African Symphony project with famed arranger Derrick Hodge, which had its US debut at the Kennedy Center earlier this year. No matter what type of collaboration she is exploring, her visionary work always marries deep musical tradition with forward-thinking innovation.  Kidjo’s illustrious career includes the Grammy-winning albums Mother Nature (2021), Celia (2019), Sings with the Orchestre Philharmonique Du Luxembourg (2015), EVE (2014), and DJIN DJIN (2007). As well as her other 11 albums, including her acclaimed 2018 interpretation of The Talking Heads’ Remain in Light and her memoir, Spirit Rising: My Life, My Music, which also garnered widespread critical acclaim. About AMÉMÉ:  Supported by high profile fellows from Black Coffee to Major Lazer DJ's and fueled by an innate determination, drive and passion, with attuned intuition applied to both his music and life, West African native AMÉMÉ channels his cultural roots and ancestry into everything he does. Born and raised in Benin, AMÉMÉ (Hubert Sodogandji) helms One Tribe, a global community and brand identity centered on unity and a positive outlook. His visionary capabilities and unwavering dedication have been the catalyst behind the rapid growth and proliferation of both his musical endeavors and One Tribe as a whole. Specializing in Afro-leaning electronic music, with flourishes of tribal percussion and spiritual vocals built upon a foundation of contemporary deep house and tech, AMÉMÉ’s DJ sets are eclectic, energetic and nourishing for the soul. Connect with Angélique Kidjo: Website | Instagram | Youtube | Spotify | TikTok