Sade is coming to Target Center on Aug. 9. Finally. It's been 11 years since the pop-soul-jazz smooth operator last performed in the Twin Cities. Of course, it was 10 years between albums for the reclusive Nigerian-born British star. Last year's comeback disc, "Soldier of Love," debuted at No. 1 in United States and earned her a Grammy for best R&B performance by a group.
Sade, which is the name of the lead singer and her band, made it big in the 1980s with such hits as "Smooth Operator" and "The Sweetest Taboo." But then she slowed down, releasing albums in 1992, 2000 and 2010 -- each of which became a best-seller and led to a Grammy. In May, Sade will release "The Ultimate Collection," which includes a new tune, "Moon & the Sky," featuring Jay-Z. Her first U.S. tour in 10 years starts in June. Nine-time Grammy winner John Legend will open the concerts. Tickets go on sale April 2 via Ticketmaster outlets and www.livenation.com. For pre-sale details (which involve pre-ordering the new compilation), go to www.sade.com.
