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1Xtra’s Afrobeats Concerto

Inside Classical Series 1
Episode 4 of 8

Some of the hottest Afrobeats artists join forces with the BBC Philharmonic for a one-off concert celebrating the diverse sounds of Africa.

Some of the hottest Afrobeats artists join forces with the BBC Philharmonic for this special one-off concert from BBC 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 BBC Philharmonic’s recording home in Salford, and also featuring The Compozers, this first-of-its-kind concert marks 20 years of 1Xtra, the BBC’s radio network dedicated to amplifying Black music and culture.

1 hour, 29 minutes

Last on

Wed 28 Dec 2022 23:50
BBC Three

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Music Played

Timings (where shown) are from the start of the programme in hours and minutes

  • 00:14

    Die Echten

    Wann Da Da Boart Woxt (Under The Boardwalk)

  • 00:19

    Maleek Berry

    Been Calling

  • 00:26

    Camilo Sesto

    El Amor De Mi Vida

  • 00:27

    Γιάννης Πλούταρχος

    Na Pas

  • 00:28

    Zucchero

    Bell' Amore Mio

  • 00:28

    Sibony Nourith

    Lerega Elayith

  • 00:29

    Ilse DeLange

    Heavenless

  • 00:30

    Jenna Hoff

    Nothing Else Matters

  • 00:31

    Grandaddy

    First Movement/Message Sent

  • 00:34

    Simon Pitt

    Carpe Diem

Credits

Presenter Remi Burgz
Presenter Eddie Kadi
Presenter DJ Edu
Performer BBC Philharmonic
Performer CKay
Performer Maleek Berry
Performer Nikita Kering
Performer Sarkodie
Performer Pheelz
Performer The Compozers

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