Revered artist, producer, multi-instrumentalist and composer Yussef Dayes returns today with two new singles, “Marching Band” and “Tioga Pass”, taken from the highly anticipated, debut solo album ‘Black Classical Music’, set for release on the 8th of September via coveted label Brownswood Recordings. The arrival of new music is paired with Dayes’ UK and US tour announcement, find the full list of tour dates below.
Ceaselessly pushing boundaries in both recording and live-settings, Dayes recently announced he will be headlining at London’s Royal Albert Hall on the 12th of October, and today shares UK and US tour dates for 2023 . Recognised as one of the most electrifying live performers of his generation, watching Dayes perform is an exhilarating combo of technical prowess, intensity and emotion – leaving audiences in no doubt as to the role of rhythm in channelling spiritual energy. Dayes will deservedly take his place among the ranks of star-studded performers that have appeared at the iconic Royal Albert Hall venue over the past century. Expect “Black Classical Music” to be brought to thrillingly vivid life within the storied surroundings.
“Black Classical Music” is Dayes 19-track debut solo studio album. At every turn, Dayes distinctive drum licks and Rocco Palladino’s bass are the sturdy anchors; aided by Charlie Stacey (keys/synths), Venna (saxophone), Alexander Bourt (percussion), and a whole host of honourable features including: Chronixx, Masego, Jamilah Barry, Tom Misch, Elijah Fox, Shabaka Hutchings, Miles James, Sheila Maurice Grey, Nathaniel Cross, Theon Cross and the Chineke! Orchestra, the first professional orchestra in Europe to be made up of majority Black and ethnically diverse musicians. Centred around themes of family and generational legacy, the record is a journey of healing and spirituality. Dayes’ mother, father and daughter appear on the album, with recordings from his childhood home, a space built by his dad.
Yussef Dayes discography is expansive and wide reaching; his rise can be first linked to the Afrocentric quartet, United Vibrations, alongside his two brothers - Ahmad and Kareem - and saxophonist, Wayne Francis. This was followed by the meteorically successful, but short-lived duo Yussef Kamaal, with keyboardist Kamaal Williams. More recently, Dayes released Live At Joshua Tree, an EP presented by Soulection, and other solo releases including the live album Welcome To The Hills and Love Is The Message, which was recorded Live at Abbey Road Studios.
His list of collaborators is ever-growing and has blossomed to include the finest talents across both music and fashion. From 2020’s album “What Kinda Music”, a collaboration with Tom Misch released on Blue Note Records which charted in the Top 5, to an official remix of Pa Salieu’s “Frontline”, on Wizkid’s “Made In Lagos” album, plus production for R&B royalty in Kali Uchis and Kehlani and 2022’s joint release with Soulection entitled Live At Joshua Tree. Most recently Dayes appears on the recent Sampha single “Spirit 2.0”. The late Louis Vuitton innovator, Virgil Abloh, hand-picked Yussef to soundtrack and curate the LV dinner show for Paris Men’s Fashion Week in January 2019, as well as having Dayes perform at the Louis Vuitton Museum in Paris and collaborating on many other projects.
WORLD TOUR DATES
UK
3rd Oct - Brighton @ Concorde II
4th Oct - Cardiff @ Tramsheds
6th Oct - Bristol @ SWX
7th Oct - Manchester @ New Century
8th Oct - Edinburgh @ Liquid Rooms
12th Oct - London @ Royal Albert Hall
Ceaselessly pushing boundaries in both recording and live-settings, Dayes recently announced he will be headlining at London’s Royal Albert Hall on the 12th of October, and today shares UK and US tour dates for 2023 . Recognised as one of the most electrifying live performers of his generation, watching Dayes perform is an exhilarating combo of technical prowess, intensity and emotion – leaving audiences in no doubt as to the role of rhythm in channelling spiritual energy. Dayes will deservedly take his place among the ranks of star-studded performers that have appeared at the iconic Royal Albert Hall venue over the past century. Expect “Black Classical Music” to be brought to thrillingly vivid life within the storied surroundings.
“Black Classical Music” is Dayes 19-track debut solo studio album. At every turn, Dayes distinctive drum licks and Rocco Palladino’s bass are the sturdy anchors; aided by Charlie Stacey (keys/synths), Venna (saxophone), Alexander Bourt (percussion), and a whole host of honourable features including: Chronixx, Masego, Jamilah Barry, Tom Misch, Elijah Fox, Shabaka Hutchings, Miles James, Sheila Maurice Grey, Nathaniel Cross, Theon Cross and the Chineke! Orchestra, the first professional orchestra in Europe to be made up of majority Black and ethnically diverse musicians. Centred around themes of family and generational legacy, the record is a journey of healing and spirituality. Dayes’ mother, father and daughter appear on the album, with recordings from his childhood home, a space built by his dad.
Yussef Dayes discography is expansive and wide reaching; his rise can be first linked to the Afrocentric quartet, United Vibrations, alongside his two brothers - Ahmad and Kareem - and saxophonist, Wayne Francis. This was followed by the meteorically successful, but short-lived duo Yussef Kamaal, with keyboardist Kamaal Williams. More recently, Dayes released Live At Joshua Tree, an EP presented by Soulection, and other solo releases including the live album Welcome To The Hills and Love Is The Message, which was recorded Live at Abbey Road Studios.
His list of collaborators is ever-growing and has blossomed to include the finest talents across both music and fashion. From 2020’s album “What Kinda Music”, a collaboration with Tom Misch released on Blue Note Records which charted in the Top 5, to an official remix of Pa Salieu’s “Frontline”, on Wizkid’s “Made In Lagos” album, plus production for R&B royalty in Kali Uchis and Kehlani and 2022’s joint release with Soulection entitled Live At Joshua Tree. Most recently Dayes appears on the recent Sampha single “Spirit 2.0”. The late Louis Vuitton innovator, Virgil Abloh, hand-picked Yussef to soundtrack and curate the LV dinner show for Paris Men’s Fashion Week in January 2019, as well as having Dayes perform at the Louis Vuitton Museum in Paris and collaborating on many other projects.
WORLD TOUR DATES
UK
3rd Oct - Brighton @ Concorde II
4th Oct - Cardiff @ Tramsheds
6th Oct - Bristol @ SWX
7th Oct - Manchester @ New Century
8th Oct - Edinburgh @ Liquid Rooms
12th Oct - London @ Royal Albert Hall
