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Thursday, July 7, 2011

Sade Brings Theatrical Vibe To "Once In A Lifetime" Tour!

Sade Adu, is back on the road after a decade-long gap between concert tours, Sade is taking advantage of modern stage design.

The "Once in a Lifetime" tour, set to make a Friday stop at Conseco Fieldhouse, has been praised for its use of silhouettes, drapes, video screens and mechanical lifts.

"The concept is simple, but it's quite a big production," vocalist Sade Adu said during a phone
interview. "A lot happens. It's more theatrical than anything we've done before. The stage transforms from one minute to the next, which is lovely. In that way, it represents our evolution as a band."




The London-based Sade hasn't flooded the market with smooth R&B during that time. The last three studio albums were released in 1992 ("Love Deluxe"), 2000 ("Lovers Rock") and 2010 ("Soldier of Love"). A two-disc career overview titled "The Ultimate Collection," arrived in stores in May.

Adu talked to about her dedication to music and life as a "reluctant celebrity."

British singer Sade Adu brings her smooth, soulful sound to Conseco Fieldhouse on Friday for the "Once in a Lifetime" tour. A two-disc career overview of Sade's work, "The Ultimate Collection," arrived in stores in May. / Markus Schreiber /Associated Press 2010 file photo

About Sade Adu

» Age: 52.

» Hometown: Ibadan, Nigeria. She moved to England at age 4.

» Career highlights: Performed at London's Wembley Stadium as part of 1985 famine-relief concert Live Aid; appeared as a lounge singer in 1986 film "Absolute Beginners"; honored as an Officer of the Order of the British Empire in 2002.

» The hits: With Sade, she's reached the Top 40 of Billboard magazine's Hot 100 chart with the songs "Smooth Operator," "The Sweetest Taboo," "Never As Good as the First Time," "Paradise" and "No Ordinary Love."

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