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1Xtra’s Afrobeats Concerto

Episode 4 of 8

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.

1 hour, 29 minutes

Music Played

  • Die Echten

    Wann Da Da Boart Woxt (Under The Boardwalk)

  • Maleek Berry

    Been Calling

  • Camilo Sesto

    El Amor De Mi Vida

  • Γιάννης ΠλοÏταÏχος

    Na Pas

  • Zucchero

    Bell' Amore Mio

  • Sibony Nourith

    Lerega Elayith

  • Ilse DeLange

    Heavenless

  • Jenna Hoff

    Nothing Else Matters

  • Grandaddy

    First Movement/Message Sent

  • Simon Pitt

    Carpe Diem

Credits

Role Contributor
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

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