Tribute to Erykah Badu | Julia Zakirova Trio – Riga, MASA Culture Bar, October 23, 2026

Tribute to Erykah Badu | Julia Zakirova Trio – Riga, MASA Culture Bar, October 23, 2026

On October 23, 2026, at 8:00 p.m., the concert “Tribute to Erykah Badu | Julia Zakirova Trio” will take place at Riga’s MASA Culture Bar. The evening will be dedicated to the music of neo-soul and contemporary R&B artist Erykah Badu. Her best-known songs will be performed as part of the programme. These compositions shaped the sound of alternative soul in the 1990s and early 2000s. Julia Zakirova’s trio will perform at the concert. Julia Zakirova will sing the vocal parts. Artem Sarvi will play the piano. Pauls Pokratnieks will play the drums. The trio will present carefully crafted arrangements that preserve the atmosphere characteristic of the compositions’ original sound. This will be an ideal evening for admirers of Erykah Badu’s work. The concert will also appeal to listeners of neo-soul, jazz and R&B. The sound of the live trio formation will allow the songs to be heard in a new interpretation. The atmosphere of MASA Culture Bar is well suited to a focused music-listening experience. The event begins on Friday evening. Visitors will be admitted from 7:00 p.m. Ticket prices range from 25 to 110 euros. The planned duration of the concert is approximately two hours. There is no age restriction for the event. “Tribute to Erykah Badu | Julia Zakirova Trio” offers an opportunity to experience in Riga a nuanced tribute to one of neo-soul’s most distinctive voices.

What to Expect at the Event

The programme includes Erykah Badu’s most iconic compositions, reflecting her contribution to the development of neo-soul and alternative soul. Julia Zakirova, Artem Sarvi and Pauls Pokratnieks will create a live, nuanced sound in which melody, rhythm and the atmosphere of the songs will have an important role.

Venue and Time

The concert will take place on October 23, 2026, at 8:00 p.m. at MASA Culture Bar, 67 Elizabetes Street, Riga. Entry begins at 7:00 p.m., and the event is expected to last approximately two hours.

Tickets

Ticket prices range from 25 to 110 euros. Children under 12 may enter free of charge if they do not occupy a separate seat.

Important Information for Visitors

• The event takes place on October 23, 2026, at 8:00 p.m.; entry is from 7:00 p.m.
• The planned duration of the concert is approximately two hours.
• There is no age restriction for the event.
• The event languages are Latvian and English.
• The venue is MASA Culture Bar, 67 Elizabetes Street, Riga.
• The venue does not provide access for a person with a disability using a wheelchair.

Why Attend

This concert is an opportunity to hear Erykah Badu’s music in a live trio interpretation and discover its subtle rhythms, soul music atmosphere and R&B influences. For Riga listeners, it will be a special evening in which familiar compositions will merge with the musicians’ individual sound.