World & reggae

Angélique Kidjo & Metropole Orkest: African Symphony

Q: What is on the programme?

The programme honours great voices of the continent. - Music by Miriam Makeba, Fela Kuti and Youssou N’Dour - Music by Rema and Burna Boy - Kidjo’s own songs, which have inspired a new generation of African artists

Q: What is the Metropole Orkest?

Metropole Orkest is a regular guest at Het Concertgebouw and performs with Angélique Kidjo. - It plays jazz, pop, soul, film music and more. - It has shared the stage with Ella Fitzgerald, Brian Eno and Bono. - It has played at Pinkpop and Lowlands. - It has performed with Gregory Porter and Jacob Collier.

Sun 7 Mar · 20:00–00:00+ 10 more dates · 11 venues

SPOT/De Oosterpoort, Groningen

About

Angélique Kidjo and the Metropole Orkest perform African Symphony at Het Concertgebouw, Amsterdam, on 8 March 2027 at 21:00.

What to expect

Angélique Kidjo performs with the Metropole Orkest in the new project African Symphony, a programme of iconic African songs arranged for orchestra.

Five-time Grammy-winning singer Angélique Kidjo
Metropole Orkest plays symphonic arrangements
Created with Derrick Hodge
Music by Miriam Makeba, Fela Kuti, Youssou N’Dour
Also Rema, Burna Boy and Kidjo’s own songs
Performed in the Grote Zaal

Dates

Line-up

Listen before you go

Angelique Kidjo - Agolo (LIVE Concert Stream from Royal Albert Hall, London @OnAirEvents)

Angelique Kidjo

Music by the act, found on YouTube and Deezer.

Questions

When does Angélique Kidjo & Metropole Orkest: African Symphony start and end?

Angélique Kidjo & Metropole Orkest: African Symphony runs Sunday, 7 March 2027, 20:00 until 00:00 the next morning.

Where is Angélique Kidjo & Metropole Orkest: African Symphony?

Angélique Kidjo & Metropole Orkest: African Symphony takes place at SPOT/De Oosterpoort, Trompsingel 27, Groningen.

How much are tickets for Angélique Kidjo & Metropole Orkest: African Symphony?

Tickets for Angélique Kidjo & Metropole Orkest: African Symphony cost from €29 on the official ticket shop.

Who plays at Angélique Kidjo & Metropole Orkest: African Symphony?

The line-up of Angélique Kidjo & Metropole Orkest: African Symphony: Metropole Orkest, Angélique Kidjo.

What is on the programme?

The programme honours great voices of the continent.

Music by Miriam Makeba, Fela Kuti and Youssou N’Dour

Music by Rema and Burna Boy

Kidjo’s own songs, which have inspired a new generation of African artists

What is the Metropole Orkest?

Metropole Orkest is a regular guest at Het Concertgebouw and performs with Angélique Kidjo.

It plays jazz, pop, soul, film music and more.

It has shared the stage with Ella Fitzgerald, Brian Eno and Bono.

It has played at Pinkpop and Lowlands.

It has performed with Gregory Porter and Jacob Collier.

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Getting there

SPOT/De Oosterpoort, Trompsingel 27, 9724 DA Groningen, Groningen, NL

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