BABATUNDE
THE WORLD FLYING HIP HOPERA GUY
will be bringing his incredible talent to Velvet Whip this October!
Known far and wide as the Hip Hopera guy, Babatunde has captivated audiences with his unique fusion of hip-hop and opera. He has appeared in numerous groundbreaking performances that blend powerful storytelling with electrifying music, most recently dashing the audience of @bgt
Young artists, don’t miss the chance to learn!
About Tunde:
A singer of diverse talents, Nigerian American Baritone, Babatunde Akinboboye is known for his enthralling stage presence. He has performed with the Los Angeles Opera, Opera San Jose, Opera Santa Barbara, Long Beach Opera, and Utah Opera. Babatunde has also debuted the roles of Drew in the Opera Works’Arts for Social Awareness Project’s world premiere production of The Discord Opera, and Zanni in the world premiere of Gloria Coates’ Stolen Identity. His most recent performances include Daggoo in LA Opera’s Moby Dick, Escamillo in Pacific Opera Project’s production of Carmen, and Lucha’s Father in The Industry’s production of Hopscotch.
As an advocate for the performance of art song and operatic works written by African, and African American composers, Mr. Akinboboye has headlined the Lagos Chamber of Commerce & Industry awards in Lagos, Nigeria performing a fusion of opera and traditional African music and has been a featured performer at both the National Association of Negro Musicians Annual Conference, as well as the African American Art Song Alliance Conference.
Babatunde’s honors include Regional Finalist of the Metropolitan Opera National Council Audition, and finalist in the International Eisteddfod Vocal Solo Competition in Llangollen, Wales.
In December of 2018, Babatunde combined his love of classical opera and hip hop and created the new genre Hip Hopera in a viral video that gained over 10 million views and was featured on Time.com, Classic FM, MSN.com and more. His debut EP “Della Citta” is now available.
WHAT IS HIP HOPERA?
COMBINING CLASSICAL OPERA & HIP HOP, BABATUNDE CREATED THE GENRE WE NEVER KNEW WE NEEDED - HIP HOPERA.
CHECK OUT THE VIDEO BELOW THAT STARTED IT ALL, GOING VIRAL, WITH OVER 10 MILLION VIEWS WORLDWIDE.
ABOUT VELVET WHIP:
Velvet Whip is located in the Eraserhood near 11TH & Wood Street. Please check your tickets for location.
ACCESS & PARKING:
10 minute walk from the 11th St. Station on the Market Frankford line.
We are five minutes from the offramp on 676, 95& 76.
There is a set of stairs to get into the venue, the venue is not wheelchair accessible.
There is a wheelchair onsite for anyone who might need.
If you need any entry assistance, please contact us first before purchasing tickets.
FOR PAID PARKING:
FOR METERED PARKING:
Best option is on Callowhill Street between 10th & 12th street, plenty of curb available
QUESTIONS LOCATION OR YOUR TICKETS
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MASKING AND SOCIAL DISTANCING POLICIES
We follow CDC guideline with regard to masking & general social distancing policies.
If you are feeling sick, or are afraid of getting sick, please do not attend a show that might risk your own health.
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