Alicia Keys to debut new album 'Keys' at Expo 2020 Dubai in December

The star will perform as part of the world fair's Infinite Nights series

Alicia Keys will debut her new album 'Keys' at Expo 2020 Dubai in December. All photos: Reuters

Keys during a public memorial for NBA great Kobe Bryant, his daughter Gianna and seven others killed in a helicopter crash on January 26, at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, California, on February 24, 2020.

Keys receives the iHeartRadio Innovator Award in Los Angeles, California in 2019.

Keys at 60th Annual Grammy Awards. The singer has won 15 Grammys.

Keys performs at the WE Day event in Los Angeles in 2017.

Keys at the 2016 BET Awards in Los Angeles in 2016.

Keys performs during Sinatra 100 - An All-Star Grammy Concert in Las Vegas in 2015.

Keys being introduced as the global creative director for Research in Motion during the launch of the RIM Blackberry 10 in New York in 2013.

Keys at the MTV European Music Awards 2012 in Frankfurt.

Keys with her husband Swizz Beatz and their son Egypt during the New York Knicks and Boston Celtics NBA basketball game in New York in 2011.

Keys performs during half time of the 2010 NBA All-Star Game in Dallas in 2010.

From left, Beyonce, Alicia Keys and will.i.am at the Neighborhood Inaugural Ball in Washington in 2009.

Keys greets fans before performing on the NBC Today Show in New York in 2008.

Keith Urban and Keys perform the Rolling Stones' 'Gimme Shelter' during the Live Earth New York concert at Giants Stadium in New Jersey in 2007.

Keys with students at Kairo health centre in the slum area of Namwongo on the outskirts of Kampala in 2006.

Alicia Keys sings 'America the Beautiful' at Super Bowl XXXIX in Jacksonville in 2005.

Keys performs at the MTV Video Music Awards in Miami in 2004.

Aretha Franklin and Keys perform a duet at the J Records Grammy party hosted by Clive Davis in New York in 2003.

Keys poses with the five Grammy Awards she won at the 44th annual ceremony in 2002 in Los Angeles.

Keys during the MTV Video Music Awards in New York in 2001.

Alicia Keys will perform at Expo 2020 Dubai.

The Empire State of Mind singer will be the first international artist to perform as part of the Expo 2020’s Infinite Nights series, which was launched by Iraqi star Kadim Al Sahir and followed by Lebanese superstars Nancy Ajram and Ragheb Alama.

The concert will take place in Al Wasl Plaza on December 10, and the US singer will also debut her new double album Keys.

The show by the 15-time Grammy Award-winner will be live streamed globally from the world’s largest 360º projection dome.

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Fans can expect Keys to perform some of the biggest hits from her illustrious career, as well as new material from Keys, which has never been heard before.

“Performing in Expo 2020 Dubai’s Infinite Nights series is going to be such an incredible experience,” said Keys. “I’m so excited to share such a beautifully unique and special performance on the eve of the release of my new album Keys with the world. Keys is all about letting go of anything that holds you back and breaking through the invisible ceilings above us.

“It perfectly reflects Expo’s values. I cannot wait to unlock this new universe with you.”

Lubna Haroun, vice president of Moment Makers at Expo 2020 Dubai, said: “After the incredible success of our Arab artists in October and November, we are excited to bring Alicia Keys to Expo 2020 to headline our Infinite Nights series.

“Expo 2020 and Alicia share the belief that people’s creativity and diversity should be celebrated, that everyone has the opportunity to fulfil their dreams and shine. We are looking forward to a show that inspires and delights our audiences.”

The concert will take place at 10pm UAE time, although Expo 2020 organisers advise attendees to arrive early.

It will also be live streamed on virtualexpodubai.com.

Other future performances as part of Infinite Nights are still to be announced.