Sarabande Africaine: Angélique Kidjo & Yo-Yo Ma
Tue, Aug 26
|Millennium Park | Pritzker Pavilion
World-renowned cellist Yo-Yo Ma and five-time Grammy Award winner Angélique Kidjo come together for Sarabande Africaine.
Time & Location
Aug 26, 2025, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
Millennium Park | Pritzker Pavilion, 201 E Randolph St, Chicago, IL 60602, USA
About The Event
Experience the brilliance of Yo-Yo Ma, the legendary cellist and 19-time Grammy Award winner, in a rare free outdoor concert at Millennium Park. In Sarabande Africaine, Ma partners with dynamic singer and activist Angélique Kidjo, herself a five-time Grammy winner, for a powerful evening of music that bridges cultures and traditions.
Renowned for his artistry and commitment to global connection through music, Ma brings the expressive voice of the cello into dialogue with Kidjo’s vibrant West African rhythms and vocals. Together, they create a soundscape that is both intimate and expansive—rooted in mutual respect, open curiosity, and a shared belief in the unifying power of music.
Blending classical elegance with African energy, Sarabande Africaine invites audiences on a cross-cultural journey that is as moving as it is joyful. Don’t miss this extraordinary chance to see two of the world’s most celebrated artists—live and free in the heart of Chicago.
Official Organizer: Chicago Symphony Orchestra, Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events