Wednesday December 14, 2011
Angelique Kidjo was honored to perform at the 2011 Nobel Peace Prize Ceremony and Concert. Each year the Nobel Peace Prize Concert gathers a selection of talented musical artists from around the world to pay tribute to the year’s laureate. The resulting Concert is a virtual melting pot of melodies ranging in genre from classical to rap.
Use the links below to access live footage of her performances:
Afirika at the 2011 Nobel Peace Prize Concert
Move On Up with Angelique Kidjo, Janelle Monáe, Jarle Bernhoft, Rosario Dawson, Ellie Golding, Jenifer Odessa, David Gray, Amy Lee, Miatta Fahnbulleh, World Youth Choir, and Norwegian Radio Orchestra at the 2011 Nobel Peace Prize Concert
Malaika at the 2011 Nobel Peace Prize Concert for recipients Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, Leymah Gbowee and Tawakul Karman.
| Baby, I Love You feat. Dianne Reeves | 3:10 | Angélique Kidjo |
| Zelie | 2:04 | Angélique Kidjo |
| Move On Up feat. John Legend | 3:46 | Angélique Kidjo |
| Ae Ae | 3:31 | Angélique Kidjo |
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