Nas And Damian Marley Announce 2011 UK Tour

Nas and Damian Marley have announced details of a UK tour, which will take place next year.

The two acts, who released the collaborative album 'Distant Relatives' earlier this year, will play three dates.

The gigs are scheduled for London (March 31), Glasgow (April 1) and Manchester (2).

'Distant Relatives', which traces hip-hop’s roots to Africa, won critical praise upon its release.

Tickets go on sale on Friday (October 1) at 9am.

Nas and Damian Marley's 2011 UK tour dates are:

• London, Wembley Arena – March 31
• Glasgow, Academy – April 1
• Manchester, Apollo – 2

(by Jason Gregory)

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