Live 8 concert, Eden Project
On 2 July, 2005, a Live 8 concert will be held at the (Eden Project), Cornwall, England.
Lineup
The event "Live 8 - Africa Calling" was initiated in response to the criticism of the absence of African artists in the other nine concerts. Cornwall was chosen because it is the poorest region in the United Kingdom.
- Daara J
- Modou Diouf
- Peter Gabriel (Host/Performer)
- Akim El Sikameya
- Salif Keita
- Angelique Kidjo
- Thomas Mapfumo & the Blacks Unlimited
- Maryam Mursal
- Youssou N'Dour (Host/Performer) ¹ ²
- Ayub Ogada
- Shikisha
- Tinariwen
¹ Also performing at the Paris show on July 2, 2005
² Also performing at the Edinburgh show on July 6, 2005