Ekep Nkwelle live in New York

Experience Ekep Nkwelle live on July 23rd

Ekep Nkwelle will perform at Lincoln Center in New York City on July 23, 2026. Nkwelle is a Cameroonian-born vocalist and composer whose music blends elements of jazz, soul, and traditional Cameroonian rhythms and melodies. His work frequently incorporates both English and his native Duala language, exploring themes of identity, migration, and cultural connection. He is recognized for his dynamic vocal range and improvisational skills, often performing with a diverse ensemble featuring instruments from both Western and African traditions.

Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts is a renowned complex of buildings in Manhattan, New York City. Originally conceived as part of Robert Moses’ urban renewal projects in the mid-20th century, its construction spanned from 1955 to 1968. It encompasses multiple performance venues including David Geffen Hall (home to the New York Philharmonic), Avery Fisher Hall (now David Geffen Hall), the Metropolitan Opera House, the New York City Ballet’s Koch Theater, and the Lincoln Center Theater. The complex serves as a major hub for opera, ballet, orchestral music, chamber music, theater, and film.