Bilal - Celebrating 25 Years of 1st Born

Following Amsterdam, London, Istanbul and Paris, Bilal will perform a one-off evening in an ultra-intimate format, marking the historic celebration of the 25th anniversary of 1st Born Second, his first album and now a cult classic.

A Grammy Award-winning artist, Bilal is regarded as one of the freest, most unpredictable and most influential voices in contemporary soul. His return in 2024 with Bilal: Live at Glasshaus and Adjust Brightness confirms what many already know: Bilal is at the peak of his art.

Over the course of his career, Bilal has collaborated with some of the major figures of contemporary music: Kendrick Lamar on the cult album To Pimp a Butterfly, but also Erykah Badu, Robert Glasper, The Roots, Common and Beyoncé. These collaborations attest to his immense influence on soul, jazz and contemporary hip-hop.

Blending futuristic soul, jazz, funk and electronic experimentation, each of his concerts becomes a total experience. This concert is for lovers of neo-soul, but also for anyone who wants to live a rare, intense and unique moment. ‘Vocally, Bilal is untethered — there is nothing he cannot do. The jazz, soul, R&B and hip-hop communities recognise his genius. [...] You will never see him perform a song the same way twice.’ — NPR Tiny Desk Concerts