Erykah Badu at Sydney Opera House 19th, 20th February 2012

The legend that is Eryka Badu is finally coming to town. In Eryka Badu’s first ever headline Australian tour, get set to be blown away by the extra-ordinary Queen of Neo-Soul, Grammy Award winning artist, Erykah Badu with 10-piece band.

With an incredibly versatile voice that spans from 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 rapper, but she will melt your heart with her languid vocal styling often compared to the likes of Billie Holiday and Aretha Franklin.

Her latest release New Amerykah Part II (Return Of The Ankh) further pushed the boundaries of contemporary soul music, enlisting the work of previous collaborators James Poyser and Ahmir Thompson (The Roots, Al Green) as well as cutting edge producers like Madlib, Sa Ra Creative Partners, Karriem Riggins (Diana Krall) and the late J Dilla.

We can’t wait, so what are you waiting for… Get your Erykah Badu tickets now!

19, 20 February 2012

Sydney Opera House, Concert Hall

Tickets: $79 – $129

sydneyoperahouse.com / 9250 7777

sydneyoperahouse.com/whatson/erykah_badu

Sydney Opera House Insiders presale Tuesday 8th November
General Public Tickets on sale Monday 14th November