Angélique Kidjo, Royal Albert Hall 2023 - 40 years of music and activism celebrated
Five-time Grammy winner Angélique Kidjo graced the Royal Albert Hall on 17 November 2023 to spectacularly kick off her highly anticipated 2023 - 2024 world tour.
The high-energy performance was a celebration of Kidjo’s unbelievable 40-year career and featured special guests, including Lebanese trumpeter Ibrahim Maalouf, Senegalese superstar Youssou N’Dour, Afropop pioneer Stonebwoy, and the UK’s very own Laura Mvula.
The performance, available to stream in cinematic quality from 12 December 2023, was accompanied by the Chineke! Orchestra and conducted by Chris Cameron, for an extravaganza of astounding vocals, unmatched musicality and electric performances.
“You thought you were coming to a concert? but you’re going to be working”
40th Anniversary Live Concert Stream
4K UHD Dolby Vision with Dolby Atmos sound
Tuesday December 12th, 2023, 11:00
A journey through 40 years of music at the Royal Albert Hall
- as part of the EFG London Jazz Festival.
“All five tiers of the hall were on their feet, hips swinging, arms in the air in an unequivocally joyous celebration, not just of Kidjo’s career, but of shared humanity.”
Angelique brought the house to its feet alongside quests including Laura Mula and Youssou N'Dour. Photography by Michael Tubes.