Robert Glasper is the leader of a new sonic paradigm with a career that bridges musical and artistic genres. To date, he boasts 5 Grammy® wins and 12 nominations across 11 categories, an Emmy Award® for his song for Ava Duvernay’s critically hailed documentary “13th” with Common and Karriem Riggins, and a Peabody Award for his Composition of “Mr. Soul!”. His work and accolades bridge all aspects of the music business, from live touring to film scoring, composing and producing. 

Evolution is his hallmark. Glasper’s breakout crossover album Black Radio changed the face of the genre and set a new expectation for what popular music could be. The album won him the Grammy for best R&B album and established him as the musician of choice for some of the world’s most iconic artists; notably playing keys throughout Kendrick Lamar's To Pimp A Butterfly, winning another Grammy for the elastic track “These Walls”. The ongoing Black Radio series has since become Glasper’s calling card, upholding a place at the heart of a trailblazing community: from long-time sonic brothers Mos Def and Bilal, to legends including Ledisi, Lupe Fiasco, Kanye West, Jill Scott, and Erykah Badu.

Stick around after the performance for a Hip Hop Lab after party DJed by Kethro! A concert ticket is required to attend the after party.

Related event: Hip Hop Lab Culture Talk: Innovation & Influence
September 27 | 12:00 PM at the Holland Center
Lunch and Learn with Robert Glasper and Streets A&R Podcast hosts Errik Ejike & Ciara L. Blackstone on the innovation and influence of hip hop in the music industry.
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