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7 Sep 2025

BBC Proms

Angélique Kidjo – African Symphony

UK Premiere with the BBC Philharmonic Orchestra.

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Date 7 Sep 2025
Times 3pm
Location St George's Hall
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Five-time Grammy winner Angélique Kidjo presents a special concert in Bradford as part of BBC Proms.

“I want to show the world the richness and beauty of African culture … and I feel music is the best vehicle to carry that message.”

That mission has sustained the career of five-time Grammy Award-winner Angélique Kidjo for over four decades. Following her Proms debut back in 2019, the Benin-born ‘queen of African music’ returns for a special concert as part of BBC Proms and Bradford 2025 UK City of Culture, paying tribute to her African heritage with a collection of iconic tracks from legends such as Miriam Makeba, Fela Kuti, Hugh Masekela and Youssou N’Dour.

“I wanted to tell a story based on my personal experience and my musical background. I also wanted to speak of the struggles that artists encounter in the pursuit of their music.”

Angélique Kidjo, arr. Derrick Hodge African Symphony c80’

Conductor: Chris Cameron

There will be no interval.

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Image: Angélique Kidjo © Erwan Blaszka

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