R&B stars Joe and Ashanti combine for landmark UK dates in 2017

It's not often that two of R&B's finest make the leap across the Atlantic.

Jimmy Coultas

Last updated: 29th Dec 2016

Joe and Ashanti will appear live in concert for a number of UK dates to bring a lick of the R&B heyday to the present, with dates in London and Manchester in the early parts of 2017 hooked in.

The Murder Inc affiliated Ashanti bagged the Grammy for Best Contemporary album for her eponymous debut in 2003, featuring guest vocals from the likes of Ja Rule and Notorious B.I.G . It was plastered with number one singles including 'Foolish', teeing up a glittering career that promises a further album in 2017.

Joe first came to prominence with is breakthrough 1997 release ALl that I am, powered by the single 'I Don';t want to be a player'. He was equally prolific at the turn of the millennium, peaking at number two in the billboard charts with the platinum plated My Name Is Joe. He also showcases aptly named new record My Name Is Joe Thomas.