Lenny Kravitz returns to the stage in a classy rock star fashion, while simultaneously announcing the release of a new album and a tour that will bring him to Italy for two concerts, on 20 November at Palaverde in Treviso and on 21 November at Mediolanum Forum Assago in Milan, organised by Barley Arts. The first tangible sign of the return that fans and media are eagerly awaiting is "Stand"The new single is on the radio as of 6 June, the first taste of the highly anticipated new album, "Black And White America, which will be released in Italy on 30 August on the Roadrunner/Atlantic label.. This is Lenny's ninth studio effort, but his first with his new label, following his previous eight albums that have sold a combined total of over 35 million copies.
The equally juicy news for fans is that Lenny, closely following the album launch, also confirms the "Black And White Europe Tour'.Between October and November he will perform 27 concerts in Europe. A peculiarity is that the name of the tour depends on the country in which it stops, so, as regards the two concerts in Treviso and Milan, it is called "Black And White Italy". Lenny has created a new show for the occasion, which will include all his most famous hits and, of course, songs from the new album, played live for the first time.
Fans registered on the www.lennykravitz.com o who follow the artist on social networks Facebook and Twitter will be the first to receive exclusive information directly from Lenny on 3 June on how to access ticket pre-sales.
"Black And White America, the first album with new material in three years, is a rich selection of extraordinary songs: funk-filled rock songs, irresistible melodies and the uplifting poetry and guitar riffs that have been Lenny's trademark for over 20 years. Recorded in Paris and the Bahamas, "Black And White America" highlights the intensity with which multi-instrumentalist Lenny sings and plays the 16 songs on the album, which he wrote, produced and arranged himself.
This is a very satisfying period for Lenny, who already took part in a cameo in 2009 in the film PreciousHe was awarded two Oscars, a Golden Globe and four different prizes at the Sundance Film Festival. He will soon play the role of Cinna in the film adaptation of the cult novel "The Hunger Games" by American author Suzanne Collins, a true literary case published in Italy by Mondadori.
Considered one of the most incisive rock musicians of our time, Lenny Kravitz transcends gender, style, race and social class, and has had a long career in which he has managed to fuse the funk, rock and soul influences of the 60s and 70s. Between 1999 and 2002, Lenny won 4 consecutive Grammy Awardsas "Best rock singer"with the singles 'Dig In', 'Again', 'American Woman' and 'Fly Away'. An absolute record of victories in the category, achieved by an artist who can only be considered a champion.
Details on when tickets go on sale, type availability, prices and circuits will follow shortly.
