“D'Angelo could well be the most singular, visionary star to emerge from — and then transcend — R&B since Prince” – Rolling Stone
D’Angelo and The Vanguard have touched down in Wellington ahead of their one-off New Zealand show on Thursday 17 March.
Once described as an "R&B Jesus” by leading US music critic Robert Christgau, D’Angelo is said to put on live shows that are almost “religious experiences”, and prompted the Detroit Metro Times to say that a D’Angelo show “is not only not to be missed, but it verges on sacrilege if you do”.
D’Angelo’s third album, Black Messiah, won the 2016 Grammy for Best R&B Album.
In 2000, D’Angelo released his sophomore album, Voodoo, which debuted at number one, an indication of how large and devoted his fan base is.
The lead single Untitled (How Does It Feel) was a smash on the R&B charts and won a Grammy for Best Male R&B Vocal; likewise, Voodoo won for Best R&B Album.
Our reporter Ripeka Timutimu will have a full review of the concert tomorrow.