The acclaimed American multi-instrumentalist and composer Kamasi Washington is set to return to Finland this summer. A captivating and charismatic live performer, Washington will take the stage at Helsinki’s Kulttuuritalo on Thursday, July 24. Tickets are now on sale at Lippu.fi.
Raised in Los Angeles, Washington has collaborated over the years with the likes of Kendrick Lamar, Florence + The Machine, Snoop Dogg, Nas, and Herbie Hancock. He rose to international fame a decade ago with his critically acclaimed third studio album The Epic. The follow-up Heaven and Earth cemented the saxophonist’s place in the jazz canon and expanded his popularity across genre boundaries.
On his latest release, Fearless Movement (2024), Washington explores the connection between music and movement, using dance as a means of expression. The birth of his child also served as a key inspiration for the album. The record features guest appearances from George Clinton, Thundercat, DJ Battlecat, and André 3000.
A highly decorated artist, Washington has received multiple awards and nominations, including Grammy and Emmy nods for his score for the documentary Becoming about Michelle Obama. He last performed in Finland at the 2018 Flow Festival.
KAMASI WASHINGTON (US)
Thu, July 24, 2025 – Helsinki, Kulttuuritalo
Tickets: From €50 + order fee (starting from €1.50)
Tickets available at: Lippu.fi