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Khalid Celebrates Life in Kansas City on Free Spirit Tour

By @richlkatie · On July 24, 2019


As time progresses, it seems that music prodigies are breaking records younger and younger. At just 21 years old, contemporary R&B artist Khalid is on a cross-country summer tour in celebration of his sophomore album Free Spirit. The eve of his release in April, Khalid also dropped a feature film coinciding with the record in select movie theaters across the country, also called “Free Spirit”. As the film and album coexisted beautifully together, the Free Spirit Tour is no different. 

The tour production harmonizes with the aesthetic that is produced visually, audibly, and empathetically. An arena at nearly-full capacity, filled with an audience from varying backgrounds, melded together for an evening of embracing the ideologies of Khalid’s record- celebrating life and freeing yourself from the jaws of your past. Dancers, an ambient lighting setup, and the energy produced from the audience gave the perfect definition of what an ideal summer night feels like.

Shooting since 2013 Kansas City-based photographer Katie Rich has covered countless acts for various publications and projects, ranging from local artists to arena artists. Her work has been acknowledged by countless musicians throughout the industry. Additionally, Katie has her work featured in Lindsey Stirling's autobiography, The Only Pirate at the Party. Katie also began photographing for the NUVO Dance Convention tour in February 2017. Aside from photographing concerts and events, Katie is also experienced in portraits as well as weddings. Katie is able to use her creative view to get the perfect shot. She shows off her refined style of photography by intrinsically capturing things in the moment.

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