Babatunde Akinboboye – “Hip Hopera”

Baritone vocalist Babatunde Akinboboye brings a high-energy and genre-defying performance that fuses the power of classical opera with the rhythm and attitude of hip-hop. With a voice deeply grounded in operatic tradition and a performance style rooted in contemporary culture, Babatunde creates an experience that feels both timeless and cutting-edge.

His program traverses arias and vocal works alongside modern rhythms and spoken-word passages, revealing how these two musical worlds reflect one another—both in drama, narrative arc, and emotional reach. On stage you will hear operatic range, hip-hop beats or rhythm-driven structures, and a performer who moves freely between tradition and innovation.

Presented in an intimate setting at Sierra Madre Playhouse, the audience will feel the musician’s voice up close and personal—each phrase, each dramatic turn carried with clarity and immediacy. Whether you are drawn by the operatic technique, the fusion of styles, or the bold live presence, this evening promises a performance where vocal virtuosity meets cultural conversation in a way that is visceral, fresh, and deeply engaging.