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GENRE-DEFYING ALT-R&B ARTIST KELELA RETURNS TO BELGIUM AFTER 9 YEARS: SHE BRINGS ‘NEW AVATAR LIVE’ TO LA MADELEINE IN BRUSSELS ON NOVEMBER 2, 2026 After a 9-year absence, Kelela finally returns to Belgium. On Monday, November 2, 2026, the singer-songwriter will bring her highly anticipated ‘New Avatar Live’ tour to La Madeleine in Brussels. Fans will be among the first to experience songs from her long-awaited third album, ‘new avatar’ — set for release on July 10 — live on stage. Renowned for her mesmerizing vocals, futuristic production and immersive performances, Kelela is widely regarded as one of the most innovative voices in contemporary R&B. Tickets go on sale Friday, June 5 at 10 AM via www.gracialive.be . Throughout her globally revered, boundary-pushing career, Kelela has established a lane of her own in R&B and electronic music . On her long-awaited third album , ‘ new avatar’ , the singer/songwriter challenges perceptions of these genres, while weaving together fragments of lived experiences to shape a world of connection and resilience during times of unrest . The songs journey through Black femme rage, joy as resistance, Gotham City-esque dystopia, misogynoir, romantic tension, and more . It’s anchored by production that demands a broader rethink about alternative, rock and indie music . Kelela’s defiant nature has propelled her so far already — from her hometown of Washington, D.C to world stages. In 2013 , she released her debut mixtape , ‘ Cut 4 Me ’. She continued solidifying her revolutionary R&B sound with 2015 ’s ‘ Hallucinogen ’ EP, with The New York Times naming its single, “ Rewind ,” one of the “25 Songs That Tell Us Where Music Is Going”. By 2017 , she released her electric debut album ‘ Take Me Apart ’, building upon her intimate storytelling. She returned in 2023 with her groundbreaking second album , ‘ Raven ’, and its critically-acclaimed counterpart, ‘ RAVE:N , The Remixes’ in 2024 . Raven has been hailed as one of the ‘Best Albums of 2023’ by Pitchfork, Billboard, Vulture, Variety, and more . In 2025 , Kelela showcased yet another innovative side of her artistry with her live album ‘ In The Blue Light ’. Now, with ‘ new avatar ’ (set for release on Friday, July 10, 2026), Kelela displays the masterful intention she puts into forming new sonic cityscapes. But don’t confuse it with escapism: “I don’t want the music to be a distraction from what’s really going on in the world; I want it to help you get into it.” Don’t miss the long-awaited return of Kelela to Belgium on November 2nd 2026 at La Madeleine in Brussels! Tickets go on sale Friday, June 5 at 10 AM via www.gracialive.be .