NONAME
Elbphilharmonie Concert
One of the most compelling voices in contemporary hip-hop masterfully weaves jazz, soul, and rap together at the Elbphilharmonie.
Past dates
8/17/25
8:00 PM
Described by Rolling Stone Magazine as “one of the best rappers alive,“ Noname has secured a lasting place in critics’ year-end lists with her three studio albums. Born as Fatimah Nyeema Warner in Chicago in 1991, the musician blends jazz, soul, and hip-hop into a timeless sound — one that serves as the foundation for her exploration of morality, politics, and society. A defining voice for a new generation of artists, Noname elevates rap as a literary art form, expressing Black identity and capturing the complexities of contemporary life. This intellectual depth also defines great literature, which Noname, the daughter of a bookseller, celebrates through her Noname Book Club. The club highlights work by authors of Color and runs a prison book program, further intertwining her activism with her artistry. At Elbphilharmonie, Noname, who has been invited twice to NPR’s legendary Tiny Desk Concert, presents a specially curated set with an ensemble in the Grand Hall. This performance, along with Rufus Wainwright’s ''Dream Requiem'' and Seun Kuti & Egypt 80, is one of four collaborative concerts between the Elbphilharmonie and the International Summer Festival Kampnagel.
