"For one night only, the heartbeat of Lagos will meet the glory of Brooklyn's Kings Theatre as global Afrobeats sensation Asake joins Glenn Alexander II for a full symphonic orchestra by Red Bull Symphonic, marking the event's first-ever New York City presence. The concert, taking place this weekend on Nov. 8, will transform Asake's biggest hits into an orchestral experience, combining the vibrant sounds of Afrobeats with the timeless classical instrumentation."
"For Asake, who has had a monumental year with a Grammy nomination, chart-topping singles like Why Love, and a forthcoming studio album Money, this performance represents both a creative expansion and a cultural bridge. Drawing from his Yoruba roots and genre-blending sound that fuses fuji, Afropop, and amapiano, Asake's collaboration with Red Bull Symphonic celebrates how African music continues to reshape the global stage."
"Leading the orchestral side of the performance, Glenn Alexander II brings a distinct musical versatility shaped by his experience conducting the national U.S. tour of Les Miserables and performances with ensembles from Carnegie Hall to the Atlanta Symphony. For Alexander, the project is both a technical challenge and a cultural milestone. Translating Afrobeats' rhythmic intensity into orchestral form demanded a deep understanding of percussion and groove, and under his direction, the orchestra captures those complex layers with remarkable authenticity."
Asake will perform with a full symphonic orchestra led by Glenn Alexander II at Kings Theatre in Brooklyn on Nov. 8 as part of Red Bull Symphonic's first New York presentation. The concert will transform Asake's biggest hits into orchestral arrangements that combine Afrobeats rhythms with classical instrumentation. Asake's recent successes include a Grammy nomination, the single Why Love, and an upcoming album titled Money. The performance draws on Yoruba roots and blends fuji, Afropop, and amapiano influences. Alexander's conducting experience and emphasis on percussion and groove aim to preserve Afrobeats' rhythmic intensity within orchestral form, creating a cultural and musical bridge.
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