R Kelly, the king of contemporary soul music, is headliner for this year’s Groovin In The Park, which returns to Roy Wilkins Park in Queens, New York on June 25.
It will be the singer’s first appearance on the show which celebrates its ninth year.
“R Kelly is excited about Groovin In The Park and we are equally excited about having him on our line up. We went after him in 2012 but it never worked out, but this year we were able to seal the deal,” read a statement from promoters.
As is the custom, the event blends genres to suit the eclectic tastes of a largely West Indian audience. Freddie McGregor, Ken Boothe, Leroy Sibbles and the Reggae Symphony Orchestra are also on the card.
Last year, Grammy winners Peabo Bryson and Regina Belle shared the bill with Beres Hammond, Toots and The Maytals and Tessanne Chin.
Organisers say Groovin In The Park grows each year. In 2016, over 25,000 fans attended the show, the largest since its inception.
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