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title: Neo-Soul Pioneer Omar Debuts in Australia This November
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published: 2012-10-09
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# Neo-Soul Pioneer Omar Debuts in Australia This November

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 “When I grow up I wanna be like Omar,” Stevie Wonder once proclaimed. Whether Stevie is being complimentary or is suffering from dementia he is right to sing the praises of **Omar**. The British soul singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist will debut in Australia this November with shows in Melbourne and Sydney.

A classically trained musician his career spans more than 22 years, 6 albums and 14 singles. Setting the stage for the neo-soul movement that was to come in the later part of the 90s, Omar debuted with the hit single *There’s Nothing Like This*in 1991.

Upon hearing the track in 1992 Stevie Wonder himself promised to write Omar “his first number one.” This promise was honoured 14 years later with the release of the irrepressibly funky *Feeling You*, which featured Wonder on vocals and keyboard. The likes of Angie Stone and Common have also publicly broadcasted their love for Omar, with him featuring on Com’s *Electric Circus* album.

Tour Dates:

MELBOURNE: Friday November 9
 Prince Bandroom, St Kilda
 SUPPORTS: Candice Monique & the Optics, DJ Obliveous, Mike Gurrieri (Kiss FM) & JC

SYDNEY: Saturday November 10
 Oxford Art Factory, Darlinghurst
 SUPPORTS: Milan Ring, JC (Funkdafied)

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