ALICIA KEYS TO OPEN WORLD CUP

International singer, alicia keys, shakira and Black Eyed Peas have been confirm among the performers who 'll play at the FIFA World Cup Kick-Off celebration concert before the first match of the 2010 World Cup in South Africa in june.
The FIFA world cup celebration concert 'll feature 12 artistes, including a number Africa musicians alongside mainstream pop act.Artistes, billed to perform at the concert include R'n'B singer, John Legend, Mali's Amadou and Mariam, Beninoise singer, Angelique Kidjo, South African rock group, BLK JKS, Columbian rocker, juanes, South African indie group, The Parlotones, saharan desert musicians, tinariwen, malian singer and guitarist, Vieux Farka Toure, and South African Artiste, Vusi Mahlasela.
The concert is expected to be attended by an audience of 30,000 at the Orlando Stadium in Johannesburg.