Time Magazine has named Angélique Kidjo to their list of 100 Most Influential People that was revealed today. “The grace she exudes toward her fellow creators, and to humankind, is a reflection of her vibrancy, kindness, and generosity. Angélique is as real as they come,” says Alicia Keys, in her introduction of Kidjo to the list. The acknowledgment is the latest in a series of major accolades and appearances in what has been a tremendous year for this “towering figure of cross-cultural music” (New Yorker).

In June, Kidjo released Mother Nature, her first album of original music in 7 years, to widespread international praise including features with the New York Times, Rolling Stone, NPR and beyond, and TV appearances on Amanpour and Tamron Hall. The album represents the remarkable influence that Kidjo has had on younger generations of musicians, and features collaborations with a host of budding stars including Burna Boy, Sampa The Great, Yemi Alade, Shungudzo, Ghetto Boy, Earthgang and others. Together they address a host of complex issues, from political upheaval to the destruction of the environment, that in Kidjo’s hands transform into music that is radiantly joyful. Watch the video for the title track here.

Kidjo also represented the continent of Africa during the Tokyo 2020 Olympics Opening Ceremony, singing “Imagine” alongside John Legend, Alejandro Sanz and Keith Urban.

US Dates

23 October 2021- Burlington, VT – Flynn Center For The Performing Arts

29 October 2021 – Berkeley, CA – Zellerbach Hall

5 November 2021- New York, NY – Carnegie Hall

22 January 2022 – Atlanta, GA – Rialto Center

3 April 2022 – Scottsdale, Arizona – Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts

30 April 2022 – Portsmouth, NH – Music Hall

12 May 2022 – Austin, TX – Bass Concert Hall

Europe Dates

23 September 2021 –  Quimper, France – Théâtre de Cornouaille

26 September 2021 – Vannes, France – Palace of Arts and Congress

30 September 2021- Dubai, UAE  – Dubai Expo 2020 opening ceremony

1 October 2021- Brno, Czech Republic – Moravian Autumn Festival

3 October 2021 – Bonneuil sur Marne, France – Salle Gerard Philippe

17 November 2021- Rolle, Switzerland – Rosey Concert Hall

19 November 2021- Kristiansand, Norway –  Kilden Performing Arts Centre

20 November 2021 – Sandvika, Norway – Bærum Kulturhus

25 November 2021- Eysines, France – Hall Vigean

27 November 2021- Le Garric, France – Festival un Weekend Avec Elles 2021

30 November 2021 – Amsterdam, Netherlands – The Concertgebouw

4 December 2021- Le Mans, France – So Blues Festival

6 December 2021 – Bezirk-landstrasse, Austria – Wiener Konzerthaus

18 December 2021 – Delémont, Switzerland – Théâtre du Jura

12 December 2021-  Reunion Island – Safiko Festival

11 January 2022 – Annemasse, France – Chateau Rouge

14 January 2022 – Joué-lès-tours, France – Espace Malraux

15 January 2022 – Perpignan, France – Theatre Archipelago

8 March 2022 – Brussels, Belgium – L’Ancienne Belgique

10 March  2022 – Boulogne-billancourt, France – Carre Belle-Feuille

11 March 2022 – Creil, France – La Faïencerie

16 March 2022 – Wien Austria – Musikverein

17 March 2022 – St. Pölten, Austria – Festspielhaus St. Pölten

19 March 2022 – Chelles France – Theater of Chelles

24 March 2022 – Le Vésinet, France – Theatre of the Vesinet

25 March 2022 –  Metz, France – Arsenal

26 May 2022 – Würzburg, Germany – Africa Festival

4 June 2022 – Bordeaux, France – Theatre Femina

9 June 2022 – Dresden, Germany – Dresden Music Festival

10 June  2022 – Saint-Riquier, France – Abbaye de Saint-Riquier

11 June 2022 – Paris France – Théâtre du Châtelet