Fantastic Negrito and Bette Smith
October 13 @ 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm EDT
NYC, let’s get loud. Fantastic Negrito (@FantasticNegrito) is taking over the Sony Hall stage with @BetteSmithMusic on October 13th.
About
Fantastic Negrito
Fantastic Negrito is a powerhouse performer whose live shows are charged with emotion, intensity, and connection. Blending Delta blues, soul, funk, and rock, he delivers dynamic sets built on rhythm, storytelling, and fearless expression. The Oakland-born artist — a three-time GRAMMY winner — has earned a reputation for transforming every show into a deeply engaging, unforgettable experience.
Xavier Amin Dphrepaulezz (born January 20, 1968), better known by his stage name Fantastic Negrito, is an American singer-songwriter whose music spans blues, R&B, and roots music. His 2016 album The Last Days of Oakland won a Grammy award for Best Contemporary Blues Album at the 59th Grammy Awards. In 2019, his album Please Don’t Be Dead won the same category for the 61st Grammy Awards. His 2020 album, Have You Lost Your Mind Yet? won Fantastic Negrito his third consecutive Best Contemporary Blues Album Grammy at the 63rd Annual Grammy Awards. His most recent album, Son of a Broken Man, was released in 2024. – Wikipedia.org
Bette Smith
Critically acclaimed and blessed with a voice described as ‘raspy,’ ‘sassy,’ ‘raunchy’ and ‘sweet ’n soulful,’ Bette grippingly fuses the soul, rock & roll, funk, blues and gospel she heard in her Bed-Stuy, Brooklyn youth into something all her own – deeply genuine and entirely invigorating.
