SWR Big Band & Fola Dada
11/20/2026
at 8:00 PM
/ Kornwestheim
When the SWR Big Band meets Fola Dada, a musical dialogue emerges between the past and present of swing. The program of the joint tour is dedicated to the classic swing of the 1940s to 1960s – a time when this music was equally a dance floor, expression, and awakening. Historical original works meet gentle reinterpretations, well-known classics stand alongside rarely performed discoveries and hidden gems of the repertoire. At the center is the Stuttgart singer Folashade “Fola” Dada, one of the most distinctive voices in German jazz and a long-time regular singer with the SWR Big Band. Together they have already released four albums with swing repertoire and have significantly shaped the sound of this music. For her outstanding artistic work, Fola Dada was awarded the German Jazz Award as Best Singer – a recognition of her extraordinary vocal presence and expressiveness. She developed her musical signature early, among other things through her training at the New York City Dance School, where she developed a deep sense of rhythm, stage presence, and expression. With her warm, expressive voice and stylistic versatility, she effortlessly moves between traditional swing, soul, and contemporary jazz, collaborating with artists such as Joy Denalane as well as numerous international musicians. Together, Fola Dada and the SWR Big Band bring swing to the stage as a vibrant, timeless language – powerful, elegant, and with an authenticity that has grown from years of shared musical experience. Dates: All events begin at 20:00, doors open at 19:00 • 12.11.2026, Filderstadt, Filharmonie, Großer Saal • 13.11.2026, Esslingen, Neckarforum, Großer Saal • 18.11.2026, Waiblingen, Bürgerzentrum, Ghibellinen-Saal • 19.11.2026, Uhingen, Uditorium, Großer Saal • 20.11.2026, Kornwestheim, Das K, Theatersaal • 21.11.2026, Vaihingen/Enz, Stadthalle, Großer Saal Prices: Category 1 Final Price: 49 Euro Category 2 Final Price: 46 Euro Category 3 Final Price: 43 Euro 25% discount on the final price for students, apprentices, interns Rollis/people with B in their ID can take one companion free of charge (the person with B pays the standard price)
Entrance: 19:00