First names introduced for Chaka Khan’s Meltdown 2024
The primary names have been introduced for Chaka Khan’s Meltdown Pageant, which is going down in June this yr.
The annual modern music pageant is ready to happen between June 14 and June 23 and the Southbank Centre confirmed in January that Khan can be curating this yr’s version.
Khan herself will probably be taking part in two reveals on the pageant, together with a biggest hits set on the opening evening on the Royal Pageant Corridor, and a efficiency of her 2004 album ‘ClassiKhan’ on the closing evening, the place she will probably be joined by the Black-led Nu Civilisation Orchestra.
Additionally introduced are Brixton jazz group Audio system Nook Quartet, in addition to Woman Blackbird, Morcheeba, Mica Paris and Incognito.
“It’s an honor to share with you a number of the good artists that will probably be celebrating the variety and legacy of Meltdown!” Khan stated in a brand new assertion. “We’re all household. Get able to sing, dance, and really feel the love!’”
Khan is the twenty ninth artist to get the honour, and it’ll have a good time her 50-year profession. “This pageant isn’t nearly music, it’s a feast for all of your senses, a gathering of hearts and souls,” she stated on the time.
“The Southbank Centre’s about to mild up! We’re going to funk it up, rock each crowd, and contact each soul. It’s a neighborhood celebration, an all-ages bash. Be part of us and immerse your self in a world that’s vibrant, various, and completely unforgettable.”
The pageant comes 45 years after the singer’s breakthrough eponymous debut ‘Chaka’ in 1978, and in mild of 10 Grammy Wins and an induction into the Rock And Roll Corridor Of Fame final yr.
Working yearly since 1993, Meltdown pageant has seen collaborations from a number of the most famous names in music – together with previous curators David Bowie, Robert Smith, Jarvis Cocker, Lou Reed, Jeff Beck and extra.
Final yr’s version was curated by Christine And The Queens, and featured performances from Sigur Rós, Yemi Alade, Johnny Jewel, Warpaint, Lynks and extra.