Khamari

Khamari sings into a microphone lit by an overhead yellow light.
  • Contemporary Music
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  • Joan Sutherland Theatre
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One of R&B hottest young vocalists makes his Australian debut

With a pair of stunning albums that show off his captivating brand of raw neo-soul, Boston-born, Los Angeles-based singer, songwriter and producer Khamari has fast become one the hottest young talents on the alternative R&B landscape.

A gifted vocalist, pianist, and guitarist, Khamari grew up absorbing the sounds of Stevie Wonder, Sly Stone and Frank Ocean, influences he wore to dazzling effect on his early EP Eldorado (2020). If the inevitable comparisons to Ocean followed him, then Khamari would soon distinguish himself on his gorgeously silky debut album A Brief Nirvana (2023) featuring the smash single Doctor, My Eyes, living up to the early hype on exquisitely constructed, deeply soulful sounds that showcased his unique vocal ability. Led by the sultry single Head in a Jar, Khamari’s second album, To Dry a Tear (2025), evolved his signature sound.

This is his Australian debut performance. One night only.

Presented by Sydney Opera House

Event details

One of the most compelling new voices in contemporary R&B.

New Wave

A truly gorgeous vocalist… a songwriter with an old soul.

Clash Music

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Attending this event

Plan your visit

Address

Sydney Opera House
Bennelong Point
Sydney NSW 2000
Australia

Getting to the venue

The Opera House is a 7-10 minute walk from Circular Quay, and is easily accessible by car, train, ferry, lightrail, bus, bike and on foot.

Location and access

Joan Sutherland Theatre

The Joan Sutherland Theatre is located at the northern side of the foyer, to the left hand side of the stairs leading to the Concert Hall. Best accessed through the covered concourse. All Sydney Opera House foyers are accessible, with lifts to the main and western foyers. The public lift to all foyers is accessible from the corridor near the escalators on the Lower Concourse and also in the Western Foyer via the corridor on the Ground Level (at the top of the escalators).

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