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The Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra welcomes Tank and the Bangas back to the Orpheum Theater for their third full collaboration, joined by Dawn Richard. Since their last appearance on this stage, the genre-defying band has ascended to new heights, taking home the 2025 Grammy Award for Best Spoken Word Poetry Album for The Heart, The Mind, The Soul. They return not just as fan favorites, but as decorated artists at the pinnacle of their craft.
Fronted by the singular Tarriona “Tank” Ball, the band’s blend of soul, funk, hip-hop, and spoken word has always defied easy categorization. Paired with the full symphonic force of the LPO and the unmistakable voice of Dawn Richard, their music takes on new depth, drama, and scale. Expect a night that moves between intimate and explosive.
Doors Open at: 6:00
Show Starts at: 7:30
Open to: All Ages
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The Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra (LPO) is dedicated to maintaining live orchestral music and a full-scale symphonic orchestra as an integral part of the cultural and educational life of the New Orleans area, the entire state of Louisiana, and the Gulf South region. Formed in 1991, the LPO is the oldest full-time musician-governed and collaboratively-operated orchestra in the United States.
The LPO offers a full 36-week season with more than 120 performances, including classics, light classics, pops, education, family, park and community engagement concerts in New Orleans and across multi-parish areas. In addition, the LPO collaborates with and provides orchestral support for other cultural and performing arts organizations, including New Orleans Opera Association, New Orleans Vocal Arts Chorale, New Orleans Ballet Association and Delta Festival Ballet.