Asake is set to perform a Red Bull Symphonic concert in New York this fall alongside conductor Glenn Alexander II and the Symphonic Orchestra.
The Red Bull Symphonic brings a modern artist and a classical music director together, backed by a full-scale symphonic orchestra, to reimagine the artist’s biggest hits. The Grammy-winning Afrobeats star’s one-night-only show will take place at Brooklyn’s Kings Theatre on Nov. 8.
“I feel blessed to be part of Red Bull Symphonic and amplify my sound in this unique way,” Asake said in a statement. “Classical music was influential in my childhood and love for music, and blending it with fújì, Afrobeats and amapiano alongside a full orchestra is a once-in-a-lifetime experience. I’m excited for what it will do for the culture, and for my fans to redis