Angélique Kidjo is back with the Diane Warren-penned “Sunlight To My Soul.” Afrobeats producer Shizzi is also part of the collaboration, with his supply of traditional African rhythms and supporting vocals from the Soweto Gospel Choir. The video celebrates life with dancing, hugs, and plenty of smiles from Kidjo and her dancers. The international singing icon released her 15th studio album, Mother Nature, in 2021. She collaborated with young African artists on MH, including Burna Boy, Mr. Eazi, and Yemi Alade. In 2023, she celebrated a four-decade career by kicking off a 40th-anniversary concert tour. Earlier this year, she debuted her new African Symphony project with arranger Derrick Hodge at the Kennedy Center. “Sunlight In My Soul” begins a new era for Kidjo, who hails from Benin. Kidjo is starting her next international tour on July 14th, which is also her birthday. Except for one show with the Philadelphia Orchestra, Meshell Ndegeocello will accompany her on select dates.
Tour Dates
* with the Philadelphia Orchestra
^ with Meshell Ndegeocello
7/14 – Carhaix-Plouguer, France @ Les Vieilles Charrues 2024
7/20 – Stuttgart, Germany @ jazzopen 2024 with Lizz Wright
7/24 – Val de Bagnes, Switzerland @ Salle des Combins
7/25 – Marciac, France @ Jazz in Marciac
7/30 – Trondheim, Norway @ Borggården i Trondheim
8/2 – Saratoga Springs, NY @ Saratoga Performing Arts Center *
8/7 – Denver, CO @ Denver Botanic Gardens ^
8/8 – Highland Park, IL @ Ravinia Festival ^
8/10 – San Jose, CA @ San Jose Jazz Summer Fest
8/11 – Telluride, CO @ Telluride Jazz Festival
8/25 – Vienna, Austria @ Afrika Tage
8/29 – Helsinki, Finland @ Helsinki Festival
9/4 – Duisburg, Germany @ Landschaftspark Nord – Gießhalle
9/15 – Brétigny-sur-Orge, France @ Le Fete de l’Humanite
9/20 – 9/22 – Rio de Janeiro, Brazil @ Rock In Rio
10/6 – Esch-sur-Alzette, Luxembourg District @ Rockhal
10/12 – Voiron, France @ Le Grand Angle
10/13 – Marseille, France @ Fiesta des Suds / Esplanade du J4
10/20 – Katowice, Poland @ NOSPR
10/22 – Troyes, France @ Les Nuits de Champagne
10/24 – The Hague, Netherlands @ Paard Van Troje (PAARD)
11/2 – New York, NY @ Carnegie Hall
11/13 – Portland, ME @ State Theatre
3/19/2025 – Montreal, QC, Canada @ Orchestre Symphonique de Montréal
3/20/2025 – Montreal, QC, Canada @ Orchestre Symphonique de Montréal
