10 December 2015 (released)
11 December 2015
The Voluntary Service Overseas (VSO) celebrated its twentieth annual Christmas Carol Concert at Methodist Central Hall in Westminster, London on Thursday 10th of December 2015, with a special Christmas Concert featuring Angelique Kidjo.
Music-News.com were on hand to witness the wonderful event and also have a quick chat with singer and humanitarian Angelique Kidjo prior to her performance. Watch the full interview above.
Entertainment came from City of London Choir, youth chamber choir Inner Voices with guest solo artists including Grammy Award winning singer-songwriter from Benin, Angélique Kidjo, Indian violinist Jyotsna Srikanth and star of X Factor China, singer Mary-Jess Leaverland.
Celebrity readers include Juliet Stevenson and VSO’s patron, HRH The Princess Royal, and Hugh Grant.
“Over 20 years, the VSO Christmas Carol Concert has become a ‘must do’ for anyone looking for a special moment in their Christmas season. This year’s concert has a fantastic musical line up and all the proceeds raised on the night go towards our programmes to end poverty in Africa and Asia. It is certain to be an unforgettable night, with a lot of magic and stardust in the air,” said Philip Goodwin, CEO of VSO.
“It is a thrill to be part of the VSO 20th Christmas Carol Concert in London this December. I can’t wait to perform in the amazing venue of the Methodist Hall at such a special time of year. I have seen the many ways volunteers change people’s lives around the world so it’s great to be able to support VSO’s work through this event,” said Angelique Kidjo, Grammy Award singer songwriter, UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador and co- founder of the Batonga Foundation this week.
