About two weeks ago, we already posted a live version of Zaz's splendid Piaf cover Dans la rue here . Since she with the husky voice is a dedicated Gainsbourg aficionado as well, she also played a sparse, and highly intense manouche-style version of Serge's Ces petits riens during the same gig, backed by bassist Mathieu Verlot and guitarist Guillaume Juhel. You will find this cover neither on her recent no. 1 album nor anywhere on the net. The song was recorded during an intimate live performance at MDR radio station, Halle, Germany, with an audience of ten (!) handpicked [...]
The date is nearing. Can you feel it? This Thursday, make sure to look out for the FIFA World Cup Kick-Off Celebration Concert, Thursday, June 10th on ESPN (2 pm ET/ 11 am PT). Scheduled to appear are Alicia Keys, Amadou & Mariam, Angélique Kidjo, Black Eyed Peas, BLK JKS, John Legend, Juanes, Shakira, The Parlotones, Tinariwen, Vieux Farka Touré and Vusi Mahlasela, among others.
Filed under: News , New Music Norah Jones , Sheryl Crow , Mos Def , and Damien Rice are among the artists who have singed on for 'Raise Hope for Congo,' a compilation aimed at spreading awareness about the plight of women in the African nation. Curated by KCRW DJ and Los Angeles Times Magazine contributor Nic Harcourt, the project's diverse lineup also counts the likes of Angélique Kidjo , Bat for Lashes , Travis and Ozomatli . [...]
The sun is out in full swing in London so it's time for a very large jug of Pimms and colourful cocktails but we can't leave without dropping a nice chunk free track for you to download! --------------------- Killa Kela - Everyday (Q-BIK Remix) - download This Drum and Bass remix is solid. Shame the original didn't kick off at all. Download audio file (Killa Kela - Everyday (Q-BIK Remix).mp3) The Drums - Forever And Ever Amen (Saint [...]
That's right fool, we're having another party. The EMPT invasion of New York City continues as we head back to Foundation for another night of beautiful madness. Our parties are usually midweek but we're opening it up to all the 9 to 52rs and rocking on a Friday. The DJ is hand picked and the night is ours, so come and enjoy and problem free good time... LE PPAARRTTYY Friday, May 21st - 11 PM Hosted by Et Musique Pour Tous Set by DJ Pint 137 Essex (between Rivington & [...]
A musical preview of the fourth episode of this season's Later with Jools Holland
Faithless play Dublin's Olympia on Wednesday 19th May. Tickets from €44.20 including booking fee go on sale this Friday, March 12th. The Waltons World Masters series presents Angélique Kidjo and her band of in a special benefit concert for UNICEF Ireland's Haiti Appeal at the National Concert Hall on Saturday 1st May. Tickets €35, €40, €45 (choir balcony €20) available here . Tegan & Sara visit Mandela Hall, Belfast on Wednesday 16th June. Kate Nash plays an over 14s show (no alcohol) at the [...]
beninese singer angelique kidjo hooks up with springfield, oh homeboy john legend for this cover of the iconic curtis mayfield tune. track. is. awesome. Angelique Kidjo - Move On Up (Feat. John Legend) buy move on up myspace rating: 8.7
Just over a week ago I went to see Danny Michel twice at The Railway Club , a small club in downtown Vancouver that used to be exclusively for railway workers in the 1930's. One of the songs Danny played from his new album is called Motorcade , about "a couple in Guatemala who get robbed". What's interesting about this particular track is that it was inspired by, as stated in the liner notes, "the slow movement of Schubert's Second Piano Trio". Remember last week I mentioned The Art of Time [...]
Ah, it's covers. I love covers. I'm not sure why I have such a fascination with one band playing another's music, but it always has (and always will) intrigue me. Sometimes they bring something new to the song or emphasize it in a way you never thought of it. Sometimes it's just really, really shitty. We'll try to avoid those ones. To start things off, I (Kraig) will take you out to Africa for my selections. Mysterious Ways - Angelique Kidjo (originally by U2) Both of the tracks [...]
"Paul and I wanted to develop an easy entry point for the growing global community where they could get more involved and learn something deeper about Africa. It's really a focus on the key successes of several regions, and the African artists who originate from these areas. It's our goal for the public to learn more about all the good that's happening in Africa . We are trying to garner excitement about the culture, in addition to drawing people toward the struggles of Darfur , etc. This is a project which celebrates Africa !" [...]
Big news in the folkworld yesterday as Bob Dylan received a Special Citation from the Pulitzer Prize folks for his "profound impact on popular music and American culture, marked by lyrical compositions of extraordinary poetic power." In response, For the Sake of the Song turns up a set of stellar live Dylan rarities, and claims Dylan's recognition as a big win for rock and roll, but we know better -- that description has folk written all over it, doesn't it? Kudos, Bob. This would be the perfect moment [...]
[Throwing this up to goose myself into finishing the second part. Regular readers know that always works . Comments disabled for now because I'm like 8,000 words away from getting to the point. I know, I know .] "There are these so-called 'world music experts' who say that there are certain ways you have to play African music. You have to use the right instruments, you can't be a woman, you can't wear pants, you can't speak English too good. But I tell you I have been around the world, [...]
"Signing with Blue Note, I feel like Steffi Graf must have felt the first time she stepped onto court to play Martina Navratilova." Great soundbite, taken from this biography on Bluenote.com. It also says that for her Blue Note-debut, Stacey Kent recorded "two of her favourite French songs by celebrated songwriter Serge Gainsbourg", which suggests she handpicked 'm herself. Not true. Ces Petits Riens and La Saisons des Pluies were send to her by French A&R-guy Nicolas Pflug, but she loved 'm (see this epk ) right away. In the linked interview, Stacey [...]
English Version: Second Episode, Third Season, this time Angelique Kidjo covers Little Boxes MP3: Angelique Kidjo - Little Boxes Versión en Español: Segundo episodio, tercera temporada, Angelique Kidjo hace el cover de Little Boxes. MP3: Angelique Kidjo - Little Boxes [...]
Each weekday, My Morning Download introduces you to some of the coolest new music on the web. We clear through the noise so you don't have to. Here's a song from the wonderful new album from Angelique Kidjo called Djin Djin Papa - Angelique Kidjo MP3 via Spinner.com
Filed under: MP3 , New Music , MP3 of the Day Spinner.com : Artist: Angelique Kidjo Song: 'Papa'Album: Djin DjinSounds Like: Zap Mama, Sharon Jones and the Dap-KingsDownload: 'Papa' by Angelique Kidjo (MP3)Next MP3... Read more
I was enjoying Japanese food a few nights ago with some good people, and yummy as it was, midway through my udon and sake I had a sudden void open up within my soul for some Wagamama. Wagamama . See -- it makes you happy just to say it. It hit me like a bolt from the blue and I've been missing it ever since. Wagamama is the name of a series of Japanese restaurants started in London, tasty - tasty - tasty. I first became acquainted with the [...]
Angelique Kidjo: Djin Djin (CD Review) Razor & Tie / Starbucks buy CD/hear samples Angelique Kidjo's first recording in 1980 was an inauspicious beginning to what would become a stellar musical career. She recorded Pretty for release in Africa, but the co-producer absconded with the master tapes, claimed authorship of the songs, and never paid Kidjo a penny. Fast forward to 2004's Oyaya (Joy), which found Kidjo at the top of her game as the third in a series of [...]
SoundRoots has amassed a wealth of oddities, live tracks, and remixes over the ages, and you'll increasingly see these showing up on Mondays for your listening pleasure. Today, it's African diva Angelique Kidjo. Her 2004 album Oyaya! is a fantastic mix of Caribbean (salsa, calypso, ska, merengue) and African styles. We're eager to find out what Kidjo will record next; in the meantime, here's a special treat that will please fans of beat. Ayemusic provides the song lyrics . [mp3] Angelique Kidjo: " Conga Habanera (Jez Colin Remix Radio [...]
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