Featuring the top names in the contemporary African urban and hip-hop scene, the United Sounds of Africa (USA) will kick off their first ever North American tour in August, 2012 with shows in select markets (scroll down for complete dates). The tour, orchestrated by Interglobe Entertainment Group (IEG) and Live Nation, will introduce music fans on this side of the Atlantic to current African artists including headliner 2face Idibia, recently profiled on CNN as one of "Africa's 10 Biggest Stars" and winner of the BET Network's 2011 "Best African Artist" award. Tickets are on sale now; for more information go to the http://www.
"It's a massive moment!," says Hypertek Recording artist 2face of the tour. "United Sounds of Africa presents a perfect platform to connect with fans of the beautiful music coming out of Africa and taking the world by storm. I'm excited and it's going to be a lot of fun."
"I'm proud to be joining 2face and everyone on stage as a part of this very first United Sounds of Africa tour," says M.I., known to the media and fans as "Africa's Best Rapper." "I think American audiences will be blown away by the talent and diversity onstage and by how much the African music scene has to offer. These will be amazing shows."
"It's a massive moment!," says Hypertek Recording artist 2face of the tour. "United Sounds of Africa presents a perfect platform to connect with fans of the beautiful music coming out of Africa and taking the world by storm. I'm excited and it's going to be a lot of fun."
"I'm proud to be joining 2face and everyone on stage as a part of this very first United Sounds of Africa tour," says M.I., known to the media and fans as "Africa's Best Rapper." "I think American audiences will be blown away by the talent and diversity onstage and by how much the African music scene has to offer. These will be amazing shows."
With the first stop on August 1 in Houston, TX, the tour will also feature Nigerian artists M.I. and Brymo, all signed to Nigerian record label Chocolate City. Other artists include Timi Dakolo, first-ever winner of Africa's version of American Idol, J Martins,who's popular in Africa's francophone countries, and Iyanya, the first winner of MTN's West African "Project Fame" reality TV show.
IEG created the USA project to bring the best African music vocalist/artists/composers together for a series of live performances uniting Africa's diverse musical cultures. In addition, the USA tour will connect current African artists with those of the diaspora, continuing the legacy of such globally successful, African-born artists as Akon, Sade, K'naan and others.
"USA is musical bridge that musically connects our taste, culture and lifestyle," says Jinadu. "This will be an open platform for any audience that relates to a musical exchange and collaboration from one continent to the other." Says Jay Belin of Live Nation, "This tour presents Live Nation with the unique opportunity of introducing some of Africa's top musical talent to crowds across the country. The combined efforts of IEG, The Agency Group and our local offices will help in opening up the United States to a diverse music scene that is rich in culture and producing current superstars who are ready for the spotlight."
Now Muzik, who represent 2face, Timi Dakolo and J Martins, are excited to bring their artists to the American stage. "We at Now Muzik are very proud to partner with Interglobe Entertainment Group and Live Nation on the U.S.A platform, says Now Muzak CEO Efe Omorogbe. "We look forward to a thrilling experience on this tour and more importantly, we hope that the platform delivers for our artists, 2face, Timi and J Martins, along with many other exceptional African talents, the much-needed in-road into the mainstream American circuit."
Agent Jeremy Holgerson at the Agency Group says that this is the first such tour of many. "We see this as the premiere tour for what will become yearly event that will showcase the wealth of talent and music that is coming from Africa right now."
Headliner 2face Idibia, the new heir to Nigerian's legendary music scene, combines reggae and hip-hop and has received numerous international awards and accolades. The globally renowned performer has collaborated with Mary J. Blige, R. Kellyand many others. His new album, Away and Beyond, was proclaimed a "five-star display from the Field Marshall of Nigerian music" by the Nigerian press (click to read the article)
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"USA is musical bridge that musically connects our taste, culture and lifestyle," says Jinadu. "This will be an open platform for any audience that relates to a musical exchange and collaboration from one continent to the other." Says Jay Belin of Live Nation, "This tour presents Live Nation with the unique opportunity of introducing some of Africa's top musical talent to crowds across the country. The combined efforts of IEG, The Agency Group and our local offices will help in opening up the United States to a diverse music scene that is rich in culture and producing current superstars who are ready for the spotlight."
Now Muzik, who represent 2face, Timi Dakolo and J Martins, are excited to bring their artists to the American stage. "We at Now Muzik are very proud to partner with Interglobe Entertainment Group and Live Nation on the U.S.A platform, says Now Muzak CEO Efe Omorogbe. "We look forward to a thrilling experience on this tour and more importantly, we hope that the platform delivers for our artists, 2face, Timi and J Martins, along with many other exceptional African talents, the much-needed in-road into the mainstream American circuit."
Agent Jeremy Holgerson at the Agency Group says that this is the first such tour of many. "We see this as the premiere tour for what will become yearly event that will showcase the wealth of talent and music that is coming from Africa right now."
Headliner 2face Idibia, the new heir to Nigerian's legendary music scene, combines reggae and hip-hop and has received numerous international awards and accolades. The globally renowned performer has collaborated with Mary J. Blige, R. Kellyand many others. His new album, Away and Beyond, was proclaimed a "five-star display from the Field Marshall of Nigerian music" by the Nigerian press (click to read the article)
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Tour Dates:
WE 8/01/12 HOUSTON, TX - HOUSE OF BLUES Tickets
FR 8/03/12 ATLANTA, GA - CENTER STAGE Tickets
SU 8/05/12 WASHINGTON, DC - THE HOWARD THEATRE Tickets
TU 8/07/12 NEW YORK, NY - IRVING PLAZA Tickets
TH 8/09/12 TORONTO, ON - OPERA HOUSE Tickets
FR 8/10/12 CHICAGO, IL - HOUSE OF BLUES Tickets
SU 8/12/12 LOS ANGELES, CA - HOUSE OF BLUES Tickets
