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Erykah Badu

Event Details

Monday, February 20, 2012
Headline Artist: Erykah Badu
Sydney
AU

Get set to be blown away by the extra-ordinary Queen of Neo-Soul, Grammy Award winning artist, Erykah Badu in her first ever headline Australian tour, with 10-piece band. ‘With a voice equal parts Chaka Kahn, Aretha Franklin and Beyonce, Badu swooned, screamed, hollered and serenaded her audience …utterly compelling.’ thevine.com.au With an incredible career spanning R&B, hip hop and jazz, Badu is barely comparable, in the best possible way. Forging her own path in soul music - and almost single-handedly directing the genre - since her ’97 debut Baduizm sold over 3 million copies; Badu is renowned for live shows that incite rapturous engagement and lifelong allegiance.Bursting through hits like On & On, Love Of My Life, Apple Tree, Tyrone, Bag Lady, Window Seat and more, her passionate, politicised, polished performances are utterly compelling, leaving audiences transfixed. Not only can she freestyle with the best of the best contemporary rapper, but will melt your heart...

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Erykah Badu (born Erica Abi Wright on February 26, 1971 in Dallas, Texas) is an American R&B/hip hop artist whose work crosses over into jazz.