Babatunde HipHopera: The HipHopera Tour @ City Winery

City Winery Chicago Presents Babatunde HipHopera: The HipHopera Tour live on Monday, August 3rd at 7:30 PM! Babatunde Akinboboye is an internationally celebrated baritone and the pioneer of Hip Hopera, a groundbreaking fusion of classical opera and hip-hop. Combining the grandeur of operatic vocals with the rhythmic intensity of hip-hop, Tunde is carving out a new musical genre and a style all his own, captivating global audiences with his innovative artistry. In December 2018, Tunde went viral after blending Rossini’s Largo al Factotum with Kendrick Lamar’s HUMBLE, amassing over 10 million views and earning features on TIME, Classic FM, MSN, and more. This viral success introduced audiences to his fusion of opera and hip-hop, a style he has since refined into his own distinct musical genre: Hip Hopera. A classically trained opera singer, Tunde has performed with Los Angeles Opera, Detroit Opera, Utah Opera, and Portland Opera, taking on standout roles such as Matias Reyes in the Pulitzer Prize-winning opera The Central Park Five, Escamillo in Carmen, and Valentin in Faust. His dedication to showcasing works by African and African American composers has made him a champion for diversity in classical music. Now, as a touring Hip Hopera artist, Babatunde is redefining opera for a modern audience. His upcoming debut album (coming soon) will showcase his continued evolution as a performer, merging centuries-old vocal techniques with contemporary beats and storytelling. With a growing social media presence in the millions, Tunde is a cultural force, using his platform to make opera more accessible and push the boundaries of musical fusion. Whether on stage or online, Babatunde HipHopera is changing the game and bringing HipHopera to the world.