Angelique Kidjo Offers ‘HOPE!!’ (Listening Party)
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In this live listening party episode of All of It, host Alison Stewart welcomes Grammy-winning artist Angelique Kidjo to celebrate her new album, *Hope*, a deeply personal tribute to her late mother, Yvonne. Kidjo reflects on the power of hope as a daily practice, rooted in her mother’s indomitable spirit, resilience, and joy. She shares how the album’s themes—resilience, love, self-worth, and connection to nature—are woven through songs featuring collaborators like Aya Starr, Pharrell Williams, Nile Rodgers, and Florent Pagny. The conversation unfolds with intimate stories of motherhood, artistic legacy, and the importance of protecting mental and emotional well-being in a chaotic world. Kidjo emphasizes that hope isn’t passive—it’s an active, courageous choice to move forward, even when life feels overwhelming. The episode closes with a moving performance of 'Malaika,' a song her mother loved, now reimagined with a full symphony and French translation, honoring both memory and music’s transcendent power.
Hope is not passive—it’s a daily, active choice to move forward, especially when life feels overwhelming.
Your well-being is the foundation for loving and serving others; self-respect is non-negotiable.
The album *Hope* is a tribute to Kidjo’s mother, whose joy, resilience, and belief in art inspired her entire life.
Collaboration is about serving the music, not ego—true artistry emerges when you follow the song’s truth.
Nature, love, and community are interconnected; just as rain nourishes the earth, love nourishes the soul.
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Opening & Introduction to the Listening Party
Alison Stewart welcomes listeners to the live episode and introduces Angelique Kidjo for a listening party celebrating her new album *Hope*, setting the tone for a reflective and uplifting conversation.
The Meaning of Hope: A Personal Philosophy
“If you lose hope, you're ready to die. If you lose hope, you don't love life anymore.”
The Power of One Life: 'Ayekah' and the Yoruba Message
“When you understand that you only have one life to live, you want to live it completely.”
Collaboration as Sacred Service: Working with Aya Starr, Pharrell, Nile Rodgers
“I am at the service of a song. I am at the service of the music.”
The Legacy of Her Mother: Joy, Resilience, and Artistry
“My mom had an indomitable spirit of joy. You meet my mom, you just want to laugh.”
“If you lose hope, you're ready to die. If you lose hope, you don't love life anymore.”
“My mom had an indomitable spirit of joy. You meet my mom, you just want to laugh.”
“When you understand that you only have one life to live, you want to live it completely.”
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Angelique Kidjo
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Hope
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Yvonne Kidjo
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Alison Stewart
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Aya Starr
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Pharrell Williams
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Malaika
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Florent Pagny
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Nile Rodgers
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Ayekah
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