
1Xtra’s Afrobeats Concerto
Some of the hottest Afrobeats artists join forces with the ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Philharmonic for a one-off concert celebrating the diverse sounds of Africa.
Some of the hottest Afrobeats artists join forces with the ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Philharmonic for this special one-off concert from ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 1Xtra.
Presented by 1Xtra’s Remi Burgz, Eddie Kadi and DJ Edu, the concert will feature exclusive live performances by Nigerian singer-songwriter CKay, London-born and double Mobo nominee Maleek Berry, Kenyan singer-songwriter Nikita Kering, one of the biggest hip-hop acts on the African continent, Sarkodie, and Finesse singer-songwriter Pheelz.
This will be the first time a full orchestra in the UK has staged a dedicated concert to Afrobeats, which has seen a sharp rise in popularity, crossing over into music charts across the globe and enjoying worldwide commercial success. Filmed at the ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Philharmonic’s recording home in Salford, and also featuring The Compozers, this first-of-its-kind concert marks 20 years of 1Xtra, the ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½â€™s radio network dedicated to amplifying Black music and culture.
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Music Played
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Die Echten
Wann Da Da Boart Woxt (Under The Boardwalk)
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Maleek Berry
Been Calling
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Camilo Sesto
El Amor De Mi Vida
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Γιάννης ΠλοÏταÏχος
Na Pas
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Zucchero
Bell' Amore Mio
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Sibony Nourith
Lerega Elayith
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Ilse DeLange
Heavenless
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Jenna Hoff
Nothing Else Matters
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Grandaddy
First Movement/Message Sent
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Simon Pitt
Carpe Diem
Credits
Role | Contributor |
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Presenter | Remi Burgz |
Presenter | Eddie Kadi |
Presenter | DJ Edu |
Performer | ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Philharmonic Orchestra |
Performer | CKay |
Performer | Maleek Berry |
Performer | Nikita Kering |
Performer | Sarkodie |
Performer | Pheelz |
Performer | The Compozers |
Broadcasts
- Sun 27 Nov 2022 20:00
- Wed 28 Dec 2022 23:50
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