N'KENGE
“N’Kenge, a petite fireball…is a delight and is sass and shimmying flash.” -Variety
Award-winning Broadway, pop, soul and opera songstress, N’Kenge brings her electrifying voice and style to performances throughout North America. Presenting specially created symphonic and smaller ensemble shows, as well as performing as a featured guest artist, N’Kenge’s consummate artistry promises unforgettable programs that you don’t want to miss.
N’Kenge’s numerous accolades and acclaim include performing in GRAMMY®, TONY® and EMMY® award-nominated shows; headlining performances at such revered venues as Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, The Kennedy Center, the Vienna State Opera House and in London’s West End, and performing at the Commander-in-Chief Inaugural Ball for President Obama’s historic inauguration.
“A classically trained Diva who can stretch from Broadway, Pop, Soul to Opera.” -The New York Times
SYMPHONIC PRESENTATIONS
PRODUCER
N'KENGE–HER SONG
Celebrating the Leading Ladies
Inspired by the lives and music of legendary leading ladies, N’Kenge shares her musical journey through the songs made famous by such greats as Diana Ross, Whitney Houston, Lena Horne, Ella Fitzgerald, Leontyne Price, Mary Wells, Aretha Franklin, Donna Summer and legendary stage and film roles. This show is a dazzling program of glamour, stories and show stopping numbers.
Featuring iconic songs from The Wiz, Wicked, West Side Story and Carmen, as well as the hits, I Wanna Dance with Somebody, Fascinating Rhythm, Stormy Weather, My Guy, Natural Woman, I’m Every Woman and more, N’Kenge takes us on a musical journey that only she can!
FEATURES: Orchestra, 4-piece rhythm section, vocals
I WILL ALWAYS LOVE YOU
A Tribute to Whitney Houston
Whitney Houston is one of the best-selling music artists of all time. She released seven albums and every one of them went gold, platinum or multi-platinum. She had 11 #1 singles on the Billboard Hot 100 and is the only artist to have achieved seven consecutive #1 singles on the chart. Her mega-hit recording, I Will Always Love You is one of the biggest selling singles of all time by a female artist.
Featuring such hits songs as Greatest Love of All, I Have Nothing, I’m Your Baby Tonight, So Emotional, Queen of the Night, Who Would Imagine a King, Saving All My Love For You, I Wanna Dance with Somebody, How Will I Know, I’m Every Woman, I Will Always Love You and more, N’Kenge brings the hits of Whitney Houston to life in a heart-stopping concert not to be missed.
FEATURES: Orchestra, 4-piece rhythm section, vocals
FOREVER SUMMER
A Tribute to Donna Summer
In a tribute to the “Queen of Disco,” Donna Summer, N’Kenge presents a program exploring one of the most iconic catalogs in music history. Featuring such mega hits as Last Dance, Bad Girls, Hot Stuff, No More Tears (Enough is Enough), On the Radio, MacArthur Park and more, this concert promises a show that will have audiences dancing in your seats.
FEATURES: Orchestra, 4-piece rhythm section, vocals
LEGENDS
Songs of Tina, Beyoncé, Aretha, Leontyne, Horne and More
Legends is a musical revue celebrating the lives and music of some of America’s legendary leading ladies. In a dazzling evening of glitz, glamour and showstopping numbers, N’Kenge performs songs by such musical greats as Lena Horne, Tina Turner, Beyoncé, Leontyne Price, Aretha Franklin and more. In a classic evening of entertainment, N’Kenge plays hostess to the journey of extraordinary ladies.
FEATURES: Orchestra, 4-piece rhythm section, vocals
Performance footage for symphonic presentations available upon request.
SMALL ENSEMBLE SHOWS
N'KENGE
As a contrast to full symphonic presentations, N’Kenge presents an intimate evening performing some of her favorite songs. Performing with a small ensemble, N’Kenge’s unique style and artistry are shared in an up-close-and-personal program of song, stories and glamour.
N'KENGE AS A SPECIAL GUEST ARTIST
N’Kenge has been featured as a special guest artist with numerous orchestras throughout the U.S. She continues to enjoy performing as a soloist for special programs.