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Best World Music in Chicago

Jesse Cook at Park West

Jesse Cook

Canadian guitarist, producer and nuevo flamenco star Cook turns his lighting quick fingers to flamenco, rumba, jazz plus various other forms of world music into his work. A Juno Award winner, he has also received accolades from Acoustic Guitar magazine, and is a three-time winner of the Canadian Smooth Jazz award for Guitarist of the Year. To top that off, he has also sold more than 1.5 million worldwide, cementing himself as a global guitar superstar.

May 2, 2025

Park West

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Seventeen at Allstate Arena

Seventeen

K-Pop Phenomenon Seventeen returns to North America on their Be the Sun world tour! The all-singing, all-dancing thirteen-member megalith dominated the charts when they debuted in 2015, holding the position of longest-charting K-Pop album of the year in the US after the release of their debut 17 Carat. Now ready to showcase their fourth studio album 'Face the Sun', we promise this is going to be one experience Carats will not want to miss!

Andre 3000 at Salt Shed - Indoor Shed

Andre 3000

Andr 3000, renowned for his infectious hip-hop style as part of Outkast, took a bold artistic turn in 2023 with the release of his debut solo album "New Blue Sun.". Moving away from groovy beats and emotional wordplay, Andre released an entirely instrumental album (featuring lots of flutes). Andre 3000 will be bringing the New Blue Sun to life with Carlos Nio, Nate Mercereau, Surya Botofasina, and Deantoni Parks.

Chayanne at Allstate Arena

Chayanne

Puerto Rican singing sensation Chayanne has been sending fans into a frenzy ever since the '80s. The Latin pop heartthrob's sultry vocals and smooth ballads have sold over 50 million records worldwide, and now he returns to the US on tour in support of his 16th studio album, 'Bailemos Otro Vez', released in 2023. Don't miss your chance to see him live this year!

Emmanuel at The Chicago Theatre

Emmanuel

Famed for his power ballad albums, including the critically and commercially successful "Intimately," Emmanuel became a prominent figure in the music scene during the Eighties. "Intimately," a masterpiece written by the renowned Spanish ballad composer Manuel Alejandro, solidified Emmanuel's reputation as a powerhouse in the genre. His rise to fame was marked not only by his roguish good looks but also by his deeply emotive and romantic voice, which resonated with audiences around the world. Emmanuel's captivating performances and heartfelt songs earned him a dedicated fan base and a lasting legacy!

Marco Antonio Solis at United Center

Marco Antonio Solis

Mexican Latin musician extraordinaire Marco Antonio Solis is heading on the road this year for a brand-new tour that showcases the best of his enduringly popular ballads, that have set audiences a-swooning since the Seventies. Winner of FIVE Latin Grammy Awards, his famous albums include his 2001 best-seller Mas de Mi Alma which spawned the chart-topping single O Me Voy o Te Vas," and cemented his position as Mexico's leading singer. Expect tracks from his latest albums 'Favoritas Con Amor' and 'Favoritas Con Amor Vol.2'.

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